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Tag: Breeding

Dutch Belted
September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Paradigm

When it comes to classifying cattle breeds, paradigm refers to the mindset that went into the breed's creation and subsequent development.

Texas Longhorn
August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Geographic Origin Part 2

Classifying cattle by geographic origin is useful, as breeds were developed for specific environments. Part 2 covers American, Spanish-American, and African breeds.

Herefords
July 19, 2022July 22, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Geographic Origin Part 1

The native homeland of a given breed is important when choosing a breed of cattle, as it indicates the environment in which the breed was developed to thrive.

Pros and Cons of Saving Seeds
May 20, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Saving Seeds

Considering saving seeds for the first time? This can be a rewarding project, but there are a few pitfalls. Here's what you need to know.

Holstein
May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Genetic Background

One way cattle breeds can be grouped is by genetic background. This is important, as each variation reflects a different philosophy and approach to selection.

Beef breed
April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Specialty

The most obvious way to classify cattle breeds is according to their specialty: beef, dairy, or dual-purpose. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Introduction
March 29, 2022March 6, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Introduction

Cattle breeds can be grouped in many ways: specialty, genetic background, geographic origin, paradigm. The best choice of a cattle breed will be one that is adapted to your circumstances.

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?
August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers.

The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return
July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 hsotr The Farm

The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return

The Law of the Minimum and the Law of Return are regarded as representing opposing perspectives on soil nutrients and plant health. But can they coexist?

Draft Animals
October 16, 2020 hsotr The Farm

Draft Animals

Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.

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