Relating to Farm Animals

Cattle stanchions are used by stock men to hold a cow in place for milking or medical treatment. Construction of the stanchion is usually of heavy iron or steel, since cattle are large animals and...

Fence posts should be installed to coincide with the purpose and durability desired of the fence. A temporary fence to discourage people from going through a construction site will not need to be...

Being in the hare family, jack rabbits are larger and have longer legs than rabbits. Because of their ears, many people called them jackass rabbits, which was shortened to jack rabbit. There are...

If you've heard the expression, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink it," then you have some idea of how hard it is to make a hen set a nest (keep her eggs warm until they...

It is relatively simple to make a homemade post driver. It is basically a piece of pipe that slides up and down the post, two handles to hold on to, and a heavy steel plate at the top of the pipe...

Compost worms eat most organic material with relish, converting it to worm manure in a process called vermicomposting. The resulting manure, called castings, contains minerals beneficial to plants...

To bring top market price and the best quality of meat, bull calves must have their testicles removed. Banding is the modern way to complete this procedure.

Urea nitrogen is a natural byproduct of protein consumption. Agriculturalists, physicians, environmentalists and everyday consumers have a vested interest in urea. They produce it, they use it...

Numerous studies have shown that the easier animals are handled, the better quality of meat they produce. This makes sense when you consider how adrenaline and tightened muscles would adversely...

More and more people are discovering the satisfaction that comes from having a backyard flock of chickens, whether for meat or eggs or both, but they also discover that parasites can sweep through...

Humans and animals can share a variety of diseases but one increasingly common infection is caused by Staphylococcus Aureus (S. Aureus, often called staph), a potentially dangerous condition...

Red wiggler worms and a compost bin are a marriage made in heaven. Red wigglers in the wild live in leaf litter and manure, so unlike burrowing worms such as nightcrawlers, they can adapt to...

Guernsey cattle are one of the principle breeds used in the dairy industry of Europe and North America. While not as common as the Holstein, they are often added to herds to improve the efficiency...

Worm compost typically contains castings, the "poop" of compost worms, residual bits of their bedding and food, and helpful microbes. Botanists have studied the compost to see how it compares to...

The American Tilapia Association ranks tilapia as the fifth most consumed seafood in the United States. This lean, white, high-protein fish appeals to the American consumer due to its mild, light...

Worm farms serve a variety of purposes---they decompose food and waste for your compost file, provide fertilizer for gardens, and supply bait for fishing. Worm farms are easy to set up on both...

Red and white clover are two types of clover commonly used to plant or replant pastures, and are very useful in improving the quality of the pasture already in existence by providing nitrogen. For...

Of the 4,000 species of earthworms, one stands out as best for home composting. The natural habitat of the little red wiggler, Eisenia fetida, includes rotting organic matter lying near the soil...

A livestock water tank that has turned green with algae and other aquatic plants is both unattractive and unhealthy for the animals using it. Fortunately there are substances, including bleach,...

The main difference between a rooster and a hen is that the former is male and the latter is female. Their appearance differs in several ways.

Raise your own laying hens to ensure the freshest possible eggs. You should follow some basic procedures when undertaking the hobby of raising laying hens in order to allow for the best outcome...

Cloning is the process of creating an organism that is genetically identical to another organism. Scientists have been cloning animals since 1952, when they cloned a tadpole. In 1996, scientists...

There are millions of different animals on this planet, and billions of microorganisms. All life forms--no matter how small or large--have a digestive system, many of which are very different from...

Animal reproduction always involves some type of cell division. Whether the cells are fertilized or unfertilized depends on the species, anatomy and physiology of the individual animal.

Goat's milk is used in a variety of products. It's used to make yogurt, butter, cheese and ice cream. It's found in soap and lotion products because it's gentle on the skin. Moreover, the caprylic...

Chicken coops and chicken tractors provide shelter from the elements, protection from predators and a home base to lay their eggs in. Coops are used primarily for chickens on a commercial feed...

The black Angus and red Angus set the bar when it comes to beef cattle, as opposed to milk cattle. An old and hard breed, the Angus dates back to Scotland, where they were first bred in Aberdeen...

Cows could possibly become ill as a result of eating large quantities of Oregon grape, but there are no documented cases of cattle dying after ingesting this plant. While there have been a few...

Like human beings, chickens are vulnerable to all sorts of illnesses and conditions. Bacteria and viruses may cause some of them while others are fungal in nature. Among the conditions that can...

Building your own chicken brooder is simple and does not cost a lot of money. The purpose of the brooder is to maintain the body temperature of the chicks and provide a safe place for them to eat,...

Your success with hatching eggs will depend on the quality and fertility of the eggs you incubate. Choose eggs with a regular shape and free of cracks and chips. There are several types of...

The most popular medication farmers use to get rid of hog mites is ivermectrin. Ivermectrin is a parasite control drug that is injected under the skin. Ivermectrin controls hog mites in every...

There are many different breeds of egg-laying hens. The majority of hen breeds were developed over 100 years ago. Every breed of hen will lay a different color, size and amount of eggs each year.

Determining the sex of geese is not easy. You can be identify some geese by color, with males of one color and females of another, but many geese are virtually identical in many ways until they...

Longhorn cattle have become the symbol of Texas. Few breeds of cattle are as recognizable as the Texas longhorn. Once brought to the edge of extinction, this hardy breed has been making a...

Commercial fish farms now raise nearly 40 percent of seafood eaten by consumers. Pelagic fish like salmon and tuna mature in holding pens rather than the open ocean. Catfish and tilapia on market...

Hatching chicken eggs can be a fun and educational experience for the entire family. Baby chicks hatch with their eyes open and down covering their body. Within an hour of hatching they are up and...

The smallest members of the horse family, donkeys have become the "all-terrain vehicle" of the horse kingdom. Donkeys are correctly termed "asses," which come from the Latin "equus asinus."...

Fawns are seldom orphaned. Very often, the mothers are nearby, aware and attentive to a fawn that is seemingly alone. If there is concern a fawn has been left on its own, if it appears cold, weak,...

Moxidectin is a type of avermectin de-wormer that is used to treat and prevent external and internal parasites. The types of parasites killed by moxidectin depend on the animal species being...

Cattle lose weight in transport due to several factors. This type of weight loss is called shrink and is expected in transportation to market, while changing pastures and moving due to sales of...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not certify fish as organic yet. Any fish you see in the market that is labeled organic was imported from another country and meets that...

Donkeys are related to zebras and horses and are believed to be descended from Africa. They range in colors from gray (the most common), black, brown, white to strawberry. Though most of the...

Electric fences have been used for enforcing borders, preventing intrusion in high-security areas, and for containing livestock and wildlife. Electric fences are designed to discharge electric...

Whether for an animal themed party or just for arts and craft time, you and any little ones can make a pig pin with basic craft materials. Have all of your supplies on hand before you begin. This...

The Holstein breed is well known for its ability to produce milk. Registered Holsteins account for more than 23,000 lbs. of milk per year in the United States. This breed is popular in the U.S....

With the exception of deer housed in zoos or wildlife preserves, deer are most commonly found in the wild. They typically live in forested areas. The most common deer in North America is the...

Whether you want to show your horse or use him in the fields for farming, there is a harness that will help him perform his job. It is important that you fit and adjust the harness correctly for...

There are over 900 breeds of cattle worldwide, and the list is ever-growing. As scientists and cattlemen are constantly working to develop the perfect breed of both dairy and beef cattle through...

A single dairy cow in the United States produces 2,000 gallons (more than 30,000 glasses) of milk in a year. Cows once ran wild and were hunted by man for meat. Eventually people started...