Battle of the Bulge (Pt 1): Helping Overweight Livestock
September 4, 2023Obesity can plague our livestock just as it plagues us, so here are some of the dangers overweight equines face and what to do about the issue.
Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos
March 24, 2023This round of Say Cheese contenders includes a curious calf, cuddly kitten, grinning goats and much more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!
For Cattle, A Cowlick Means More Than A Bad Hair Day
February 6, 2023Bad hair day? Consider checking out the hair whorls on your cow’s face. Science has determined a cowlick is linked to cattle behavior, movement and even reproductive capacity.
The Why Behind Winter Wear For Livestock
December 5, 2022You wear a coat in the winter, so does your livestock need coats, too? When it comes to horses, cattle, sheep and goats, the answer may surprise you.
With All Due Restraint: How To Restrain Livestock
July 7, 2022When you keep livestock, it’s sometimes necessary to restrain animals to administer care. Learn about some of the common pieces of equipment for safe restraint.
Don’t Let Heat Stress Out Your Livestock
June 6, 2022Look out for these common signs of heat stress in livestock to help prevent serious health issues when the mercury rises this summer.
Bennie Family Farm Creates Community Safe Spaces
March 10, 2022Jessica Bennie from the British Columbia-based indigenous establishment Bennie Family Farm tells us about farming’s therapeutic power.
Best Practices For Livestock Birth Season
March 7, 2022Spring is delivery time on the hobby farm, so here are some considerations to make sure you’re ready for livestock birth and the arrival of baby animals.
Pasture Pals? When to Be Wary of Multi-species Pasturing
March 3, 2014Can you keep a donkey and a llama in the same pasture?
Midwest Drought Takes Toll on Horses
November 27, 2012In the wake of the summer’s drought, an increased number of Missouri horses are becoming infected with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
