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It's a commonly accepted fact—just check out our cattle breed guide or any other resource that allows for a comparison of beef and dairy breed temperaments. While no bull is entirely safe, dairy bulls are just downright dangerous. Here are some of …
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The international letter code system is a standardized method of identifying cattle based on year of birth. Each year is associated with a letter of the alphabet. For example, the next few years have been assigned the following letters: 2018: …
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We recently linked to the Pick-a-Chick chart from the Livestock Conservancy, allowing prospective chicken keepers to compare the characteristics of heritage breeds at a glance. The Livestock Conservancy has many other useful charts for other types of …
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Composite breeds are growing in popularity across the United States. This trend seems to be the most advanced among beef cattle producers, but has gained some attention among sheep and goat breeders, as well. In the development phase, creating a …
Is the thought of planning a rotational or management-intensive grazing system daunting to you? If you are new to the concept, you will probably appreciate this free guide from the University of Minnesota Extension Service—Grazing Systems Planning …
Milk components are a common topic related to dairy cattle. For example, when researching dairy breeds, one fact you will notice is that Jersey cows have more components in their milk than Holsteins do. So what are the components of milk? There are …
The South Devon, affectionately known as the "Orange Elephant," is not to be confused with the unrelated Devon. The Devon dates back to pre-Roman …
Vitamin B1, or thiamine, is critical for metabolism because of its role in processing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. This makes vitamin B1 a …
Looking for an extensive repository of digitized primary source material related to the turbulent territorial days of Kansas? Try Territorial Kansas …
