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Editor’s note: Don’t miss the first part of this series, “Everything You Need To Know To Raise Dairy Cattle On The Homestead.” Your dreams of milking your own cow have finally been realized! Your cow has recently freshened, or a ...

Internal parasites are one of the most common problems encountered in animal husbandry, including livestock and household pets. In my experience, worms can quickly become a serious issue – living in a warm climate unfortunately means that the little worms ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the findings of their 13-year review on raw milk Tuesday, stating that fresh milk is 150 times more dangerous than pasteurized milk. They claim that states where raw milk is sold have ...

Okay, you’ve done it. You went out and brought a beautiful little goat or cow home, and you’ve fixed up an area for her to live happily. You’ve created a milking station and are all set to enjoy the great benefits of having fresh milk on your little homestead. The next morning you trudge out to the garage, shed, or barn where it’s all waiting for you, and stare little Bessie in the eyes. She looks at you apprehensively but follows you to the milk stand...