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American Society of Animal Science - http://www.asas.org/
Information on membership, meetings and events, and publications plus animal science news. |
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Livestock Library at Oklahoma State University - http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/library/
Contains resource links to online magazines, fairs and expos, market information, animal welfare, and related topics. |
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Temple Grandin's Web Page - http://www.grandin.com/
Livestock behaviour, design of facilities and humane slaughter. |
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Behaviour of Livestock During Handling and Transport - http://www.grandin.com/behaviour/transport.html
Recommndations and guidelines for holding facilities, handling practices, dealing with flighty breeds, trucking practices. |
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The Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University - http://ansci.colostate.edu/
Provides research, education and extension expertise related to animal production, beef cattle, sheep, meat sciences and horses. |
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NCSU: Animal Science - Extension Animal Husbandry - http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/eahmain.html
North Carolina State University information resources on animal nutrition and other aspects of animal husbandry for livestock animals. |
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Cornell Sheep Program - http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/sheep/sheep.html
Evaluates and disseminates information on management, nutrition, health, selection, and marketing strategies for highly productive sheep systems. |
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International Textile Center - http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itc/
Research and development of Texas natural fibers: wool, cotton, cashmere and mohair. Texas Tech University. |
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Animal Science Program at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center - http://www.imok.ufl.edu/animal_sci/
Conducts research and disseminate information through extension programs to assist Florida's livestock industry. |
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Cattle Production and the Environment - http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/manure/cattle/cattleprod/index.htm
Slide show explaining the effects of beef and pork production on the environment. |
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Ragwort Poisoning in Livestock: Prevention and Control - http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn570ragwortpoisoning.pdf
Provides information on this poisonous plant, seldom a problem in grazed pastures but toxic in conserved fodder, the symptoms of poisoning and the control of the plant. |
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Grass Growth and Response to Grazing - http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06108.html
Information about practices to help ensure that grazing livestock in Colorado harvest only part of the perennial forage crop to maintain the health and vigor of grasses. |
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The Kebun’s Weblog - http://www.thekebun.wordpress.com
Information from the Kebun in Sarawak on keeping goats. |
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Black Sheep Newsletter - http://www.blacksheepnewsletter.net/
A quarterly publication for the sheep raiser and fiber enthusiast. |
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Production Medicine International - http://prodmed.googlepages.com
Bruce M. OLCOTT, DVM is a consultant dedicated to helping agricultural producers in developing countries. Programs undertaken include swine, dairy, goat, sheep and water buffalo projects. |