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Cattle

Digital vs Paper Records: What Works Best for Cattle Ranching?
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Ag Today

Organic and Non-GMO Certifications: A Consumer's Guide
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Cattle

7 Essential Cattle Record-Keeping Tips for Modern Ranchers
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Ag Today

The Truth About Teacup Mini Cows: A Guide for New Mini Cattle Farmers
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Ag Today

Mini Highland Cows: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Ag Today

How to Start a Farm: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Farmers
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Cattle

[Calculator] How to Calculate Your Cattle’s Hay Needs and Cut Costs This Winter
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Ag Today

Top 5 Benefits of Drones in Agriculture
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Poultry

Can Chickens Eat Beets? Benefits and Precautions
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Poultry

Top 7 Chicken Breeds Every Beginner Should Know: From Egg Layers to Feathered Friends
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Poultry

Can Chickens Safely Eat Cheese? The Surprising Answer
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Poultry

ISA Brown Chickens: The Complete Breed Profile, Care Guide & More
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Cattle

Why Dexter Cattle are the Smart Choice for First-Time Livestock Owners
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Cattle

Why Belted Galloway is the Ultimate Heritage Cattle Breed
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Cattle

Miniature Zebu: The Breed Taking the Cattle World by Storm
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Cattle

Lowline Angus - The Compact Cattle Breed With all the Whistles
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Cattle

Mini Hereford Cattle: The Compact Breed Packing a Powerful Punch
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Cattle

Mini Jersey Cows: The Perfect Addition to Your Small Farm
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Cattle

Mini Cow Breeds: Everything YOU Need to Know for Successful Small-Scale Farming
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Poultry

Dust Bath for Chickens: Why It's Not Just About Cleanliness
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Poultry

Bantam Chickens: Your Guide to Raising these Delightful and Colorful Birds
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Poultry

Buying Cream Legbar Chickens? What You Need to Know About Their Care
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Poultry

Best Egg Laying Chicken Breeds? We've got the Answers
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Poultry

When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs? Mystery Solved!
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Poultry

Is My Baby Chick Male or Female?: Lessons from Top Farmers
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Cattle

Cold Cows: Everything YOU Need to Know About Their Winter Care
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Poultry

Chicken Grit: The Overlooked Key to Healthy Poultry Digestion
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Poultry

Chicken Tractor: The Ultimate Tool for Sustainable Backyard Farming
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Ag Today

2024 Guide: Innovative Ways to Make Money from Your Small Farm
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Poultry

Why 80% of Chick Brooders Fail: Avoid These Common Set-Up Mistakes
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Poultry

Black Copper Maran: Breed Details, Care & Egg Color
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Poultry

Buff Orpington Chickens: Cost, Care and Where to Buy Them
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Ag Today

Electroculture Gardening: The Power and Science Behind this Unique Technique
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Ag Today

Crop Rotation: Understand this Farming Technique That Boosts Greater Yield
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Cattle

Preventing & Treating Ringworm In Cattle: Tips & Vaccines
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Poultry

Can Chickens Eat Strawberries? The Impact of Strawberries on Your Chicken's Diet
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Poultry

Can Chickens Eat Bread? The Impact Of Bread On Their Health
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Poultry

Can Chickens Eat Bananas? The Do's and Don'ts of Feeding Chickens Bananas
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Poultry

Can Chickens Eat Tomatoes: Nutritional Benefits and Risks
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Poultry

How to Safely Feed Grapes to Your Chickens: Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Flock
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Cattle

How Long Are Cows Pregnant? 6 Factors Influencing Gestation
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Cattle

What is a Steer? Differences Between Steers and Other Bovines
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Poultry

Can Chickens Eat Rice? Top Things to Know (Benefits & Risks)
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Cattle

120+ Creative Cow Names: Mooove Over Boring Cow Names!
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Ag Today

10 Best Types of Barns & Barn Styles: From Rustic to Modern
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Cattle

How Many Stomachs Does a Cow Have? Exploring the Myth
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Ag Today

30+ Best Gifts For Farmers They’ll Actually Use To Make Life Easy
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Poultry

500 Egg-ceptional Chicken Names To Make You Say Cluck Yeah!
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Poultry

What Not to Feed Chickens: 45+ Foods To Avoid At All Costs
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Poultry

Why You Need A Cinnamon Queen Chicken In Your Flock
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Poultry

Are Unwashed Eggs Safe To Eat? What You Need To Know
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Sheep

Blacknose Sheep: Ultimate Guide to the World’s Cutest Sheep
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Cattle

How much do cows weigh in pounds & kilograms
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Poultry

Sapphire Gem Chicken: Ultimate Guide (Personality, Eggs, Care)
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Poultry

13 Best Chicken Roost Ideas Your Chickens Will Flock To
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Ag Today

Different Types of Ranches: From Cattle to Game Ranching
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Ag Today

Silkie Chicken: Ultimate Guide (Raise & Care for this Breed)
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Ag Today

Can Chickens Eat Cherries? The Pros and Cons
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Ag Today

15+ Best Types of Roosters for Your Flock (with Pictures) 2023
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Ag Today

How Much Does a Cow Cost? A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
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Ag Today

Can Cows See in the Dark?
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Ag Today

15 Most Common Cattle Breeds in the US (Pictures Included)
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Ag Today

A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Cattle
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Ag Today

How Has Social Media Affected Farming?
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Ag Today

Ranching Trends: The Rise Of The Mini Cow
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Ag Today

The Importance of Agriculture as a Key to Sustainability
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Ranchr

The best methods for cattle record keeping