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» Diary of a Shearing School Student: Part I (August 2010)
by Diane Wells
... one overly curious goat. At 10 a.m., Pam Smith performed the first shearing demo. A ewe was snagged from the pen, led to the sheet of plywood Pam stood on and put into a sitting position. We watched the shears and listened to Pam as she led us, bl...

» The Future of Livestock? (July 2010)
by Sally Colby

The animal rights vs. animal welfare debate

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The animal rights vs. animal welfare debate

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» Dairy Industry Still Has Challenges Ahead (July 2010)
by John S. Hibma

Where are we going?

...products from cows, goats and sheep; raw milk and organically certified milk have gained a foothold and are all growing in their niche markets. Wellington sees the worldwide demand curve for milk continuing to rise, even though there was a blip las...

» The Traveling Barnyard (July 2010)
by Marcia Passos Duffy

Farmer takes lessons of agriculture on the road

...th’s friendly goats and sheep. Largest income on farm The Traveling Barnyard is now the business that is keeping her farm sustainable. “It makes the l...

» A Raw Deal? (June 2010)
by John Hibma

The raw milk controversy continues

...al may purchase raw goat milk from a producer if that person has a written, signed prescription from a physician. According to the state department of health, no one has ever taken advantage of this provision in the law. Vermont Raw mil...

» Dairy Equipment & Products (June 2010)
...equipment for cows, goats and sheep, including Maes Inflations, portable milkers and more. Davon Sales Suppliers of a wide range...

» Meat Rabbits and Overcoming the Easter Bunny Syndrome (June 2010)
by Diane Wells
...t beef, pork, lamb, goat meat and domesticated poultry under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Because rabbits are considered game animals, it is not mandated to inspect their meat, so inspection is voluntary an...

» Timeless Tool for Livestock (May 2010)
by J.F. Pirro

The continued practical use of animal bells

...nd on a hand-raised goat, Tilly (short for Matilda), who keeps losing hers. “I’d always find them in the pastures with my mower,” Don shares. However, Skorinko has also found that a bell on the matriarch, who leads a flock, allows...

» Registered and Not-So Registered Dairy Goat Breeds (May 2010)
by Diane Wells
...’s talk about goats, the kind bred for milk production. A healthy doe will produce milk for you up to 10 months a year for 10 years. In her prime, she will produce 6 to 8 pounds, or 3 to 4 quarts, of milk a day. Milk characteristics vary among ...

» Northeast Livestock Expo 2010 (May 2010)

May 21-23, Windsor, Maine

...cattle, sheep, Boer goats, rabbits and more. This year’s youth shows and events will include a poster contest, youth cook-off, sales and marketing context, borrowed showmanship, judging contest, knowledge bowl, fitting context and mentor prog...

» Farming Ahead of the Curve (April 2010)
by Judith M. Powell

Dairy, crops and much more

... fresh cheese, plus goat milk products—cream, butter and cheeses, soaps and other beauty products—all made at the farm. Direct sales add significant profit to the dairy segment. Two full-timers assist Gregg in the dairy operation. The N...

» Managing for Soil Health (April 2010)
by Vern Grubinger
...eef cows, sheep and goats—and nowadays even poultry. In addition, on mixed crop-livestock farms, animal manures can be applied to cropland. It’s easier to maintain organic matter on a diversified crop-and-livestock farm, where sod crops ...

» Calendar (April 2010)
...ssgreeninfo.org or call 413-545-0895. April 29, June 3 and September 30 Scouting for Pests and Problems of Woody Ornamentals. Various locations throughout the state. For more information, visit www.umassgreeninfo.org or call 413-545-0895. May 27 ...

» The Milky Way Turns to Cheese (March 2010)
by Kathleen Hatt

Taking goats to the next level

...kes cheese from the goat’s milk at Via Lactea Farm, the leftover whey fattens the pigs. Milk, cheese and whey are all part of an integrated farming system that Tapper and her husband Andy have developed in their eight-plus years of full-time fa...

» A Big Future for Small Livestock (February 2010)
by Sally Colby

Kikos kick up their heels

...cided to raise meat goats, she started with the breed that has been steadily gaining popularity among both small and large producers: Boers and Boer crosses. However, as she worked with her herd, she found that they required more attention than she h...

» New York Farm Show (February 2010)

Syracuse, N.Y., February 25-27

... PVC Ceiling Liner, goat equipment, Nu-Plank Seamless tongue and groove PVC panels, cattle handling systems and much more. Deep Valley Farm ...

» Keystone Farm Show (January 2010)
... poultry, sheep and goats features step-in posts built into the netting and vertical lines every 3.5 inches. ...

» An Italian Oasis (January 2010)
by Richard Triumpho

Tuscany cheese at Dancing Ewe Farm

...Amburgh, who had taken Cornell students to Italy on an exchange program. Professor Van Amburgh put him in touch with a professor of dairy science at the University of Pisa, Uvaldo Baldasai, who had done a sabbatical at Cornell. “Baldasai is the...

» Something to Ruminate On: Low-Methane Sheep (January 2010)
by Diane Wells
...missions. So, far there has been strong opposition. Stay tuned for updates. The author, a brand new contributor to Farming, is a biologist who lives and farms in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Comment or question? Visit www.farmingforumsite.co...

» Share and Share Alike (January 2010)
by Marcia Passos Duffy
...; Mart says. Pygmy goats, emus, skunks, barn cats—the farm has it all. However, Mart takes the most pride in her Quarter/Arabian mix horse, Riot, who gave birth to a filly named Daisy. ...

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