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.
Tag Archives: Draft Animals
Choosing a Breed of Ox
Which ox breed is best? The best breed of ox for you will be the one best adapted to your unique circumstances.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Horse & Donkey Breeds
From the Thoroughbred to the miniature donkey and beyond, here are some of the top breeds from our Horse & Donkey Breeds guide.
Fitting the Collar
“Fitting the Collar” is a handy online video that explains the subject well. A must for current or future draft horse owners.
How Does Organic No-Till Farming Work?
The primary goal of organic no-till is essentially the same as that of conventional no-till—to protect soil from erosion.
Two Books on Making Harness
These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.
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.
Heavy Horses
Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.
5 Unconventional Draft Animals
For truly small farms, these draft animals can be quite useful in their own way, transporting tools, produce, firewood, small children, or whatever else is required.
Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock
You may be wondering if you can really have it all. After all, weren’t modern livestock breeds specialized for a reason? Let’s find out.
Homestead on the Range 