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For as long as cowboys have been working with animals, they've used hot irons to mark their brand. Another method is freeze branding, which is easier to read, and less painful.
Radio interview source: Scott Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virigina Tech
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The permanent mark of a brand on livestock...
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Meet some of the special animals that live on our readers' acreages, then share a photo of your critters in our <a href="http://www.livingthecountrylife.com/photos/" target="...
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Many pets share the outdoors with wildlife. Unless your pets can defend themselves, an encounter with wild animals could end tragically. Learn to keep your pets safe.
Radio interview source: Dan Morrison, Executive Director, Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, Los Angeles, CA
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How does one porcupine interact with another? Very carefully! Porcupines are not aggressive animals but if you see one up close, don't make it mad.
Radio interview source: Yvonne Barkley, Associate Extension Forester, University of Idaho
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The porcupine is the second-...
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Pets wander away from home and get lost. If you find an animal without an ID tag, what do you do?
Radio interview source: Dr. Robert Weedon, Shelter Veterinarian, Champaign County Humane Society
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Occasinoally a stray dog or...
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Tall fescue is a common forage crop with a serious downside. It's infected with a fungal endophyte that's toxic to animals, and causes many problems.
Radio interview source: Craig Roberts, State Forage Specialist, University of Missouri
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Many livestock producers have tall...
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The lowly earthworm is used by boys to scare girls and used as bait for fishing. But they're also quite interesting. Here's some dirt on earthworms you may not know.
Radio interview source: Bruce Snyder, Biology Instructor, Kansas State University
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You can find a lot of earthworms in your...
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We're all familiar with the concept of endangered wildlife, but there is endangered livestock, too.The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy has a list you should review.
Radio interview source: Alison Martin, Research & Technical Program Director, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
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Dragonflies are charming insects to watch. With their brilliant colors and transparent wings, you can't help but be transfixed by their movement over the water.
Radio interview source: Ken Holscher, Extension Entomologist, Iowa State University
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Colorful dragonflies like to spend a lot...
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Flat bumps on a horse's body may mean it has hives. There are many causes of equine hives. Food, medication, mosquitoes, even time of year can trigger them.
Radio interview source: Dr. Domenico Santoro, DVM, Dermatology, University of Illinois
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If you see flat welts on your horse...