Raising livestock Content
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Have a plan in place to coax escaped livestock back to where they belong
David Pugh is a former Professor of Large Animal Medicine, and now a clinical veterinary fellow and Project Veterinarian at Auburn University. He says animals get out when the fence is down or...
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Goats are popular animals to keep on an acreage, but what's your goal?
Goats are great animals for a small farm. They're easy keepers and popular in the show ring. Goat meat is also the most frequently consumed meat in the world. If you plan to raise a herd, you may...
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A rotational grazing structure saves time, money, and your pastures
Radio interview source: Steve Higgins, Director of Animal Compliance, University of Kentucky
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Some cattle producers have to sacrifice a pasture...
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Small meat processing facilities are an important resource for rural areas
Radio interview source: Nick McCann, Extension Business Specialist, Iowa State University
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Building a meat plant requires a lot of business...
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Both producers and consumers benefit from this program
Radio interview source: Chris Novak, CEO, National Pork Board
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Consumers expect quality from the pork industry, and hog producers strive to...
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Proper disposal makes sure you don't hurt yourself or the environment
Radio interview source: Larry Hawkins, Senior Veterinarian, Bayer HealthCare
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Animals occasionally need vaccines, ointments, and other...
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Gradually introducing new food will help ensure proper consumption and growth
Radio interview source: Susanne Petersen, Marketing Manager, Land O'Lakes Purina
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Successfully-weaned baby pigs grow to healthy market...
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If you need to dispose of an animal, do it properly
Radio interview source: Tom Glanville, Ag and Biosystems Engineering Professor, Iowa State University
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Birth and death are part of the...
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Simple steps for maintaining proper health
Radio interview source: Dr. Robert Van Saun, Extension Veterinarian, Penn State University
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Alpaca fleece is highly-coveted for everything from...
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Goats tough out the winter well, but only with the proper care
Radio inteview source: Linda Spahr, Extension Educator, Penn State University
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Goats are hardy animals in winter. However, they require a higher...