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...

Cattle are a good option if you are looking for a legal tax break. Everything from the feed they eat, to equipment necessary to handle them, to vehicle mileage to tend to them can be successfully...

One of the most controversial subjects in the United States, with attacks from PETA and the like: slaughterhouse etiquette. Is it humane? Does stunning an animal kill it instantly? Is it the best...

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...

Cow ants are commonly referred to as mutillidae, velvet ants or even cow killers. They are actually wasps but resemble ants. They are different from ants because there is a slight narrowness...

Sheep are gregarious, which means that they are social animals that are happiest in a group. If you want to raise sheep you should have at least four or five of them. There are many different...

Whether you are judging for the 4-H, the FFA or just trying to pick the right cow to bid on at an auction, the more you know about what the professionals look for, the better off you'll be.

Raising and butchering your own cows is one way to be self-sufficient. It is also a way to gain some control over the production of the meat you will eat, as you control what the cow eats and how...

Originating from the British Isle of Jersey in the English Channel off the French coast, the Jersey cow has been purebred since 1763. Settlers brought to breed to the United States in the 1850s....

Fortunately, birthing a calf is a procedure that cows have been doing by themselves for centuries. However, if it is your first time or your cow's first delivery, there are several things to watch...