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Raising Livestock in the Philippines

Almost every family in the country breeds a dog, cat, bird, or any other domesticated animal which the family members feed, bathe, and treat as a lovable pet. Other pet owners give their time and interest in...

6 comments    income animals meat
Pecan Knoll Cheesecake, a week old Nigerian Dwarf doe from our farm80

Heritage Breeds of Goats for Milk and Meat

Goats are an excellent choice for the small family farm, and have been utilized for their rich milk, meat, and even fiber for generations. Each breed brings it's own set of characteristics to the barn and it...

6 comments    food milk farm
The massive mug of an Anatolian Shepherd. Photo by cathyse97.88

Livestock Guardian Animals

Large predators such as wolves, bears, and cougars are one sign of a healthy ecosystem and their presence in a region has the potential to bring millions of dollars of revenue from tourism and other...

6 comments    dogs agriculture working dogs
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Marketing Livestock in the Philippines

After raising your livestock, you are now ready to sell them. Marketing poultry and livestock is another phase of farm operations. It involves important jobs such as slaughtering, dressing, transporting,...

1 comment    marketing market wholesale
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Branding, Human Branding, and Branding Irons

When most of us used to think of branding, the thought of identifying the cattle of their owner is what came to mind, that has changed since those days, and branding and branding irons now have multiple uses...

0 comments    branding scarification bbq iron
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Are Free Range Eggs A Healthier Alternative to Eggs?

Over and over we have heard that eggs are healthy, eggs are unhealthy, should eat them, shouldn't eat them. What is the truth? It is all the truth. The truth depends on which eggs were being used in each case.

18 comments    health food diet
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Hungarian Sheepdogs: Puli and Komondor

  To herders in Hungary, there are no dogs more important than the Puli and Komondor. These beautiful dogs are very similar in look and are usually used together to guard a farm. It is rumored that some...

0 comments    dogs wolf livestock
Photo courtesy of Jacob's Sheep Registry92

Jacob's Sheep, Hearty ,Heritage Dual Purpose Breed

Jacob's Sheep are a fascinating breed with a long history. Their origins are shrouded in the past. Rumor has it that this is the breed raised by the Jacob of the Bible, with their spotted and multicolor...

2 comments    fiber sheep livestock
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Organic Chicken Feed

If you are raising poultry and you want completely organic eggs and meat then you will need to use an organic chicken feed. Like most organics it is more expensive than the conventional varieties, and may be...

7 comments    organic chicken meal
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Environmental consequences of prolonged drought

google.com The National Weather Service records and monitors regions for precipitation on a daily bases. If there is a significant lack of water deficiency than measures will be taken for that district. ...

5 comments    advice home tips
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