This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Nutrient requirements differ based on age, stage of production, weight, breed type, and the environment. In order to maintain milk…
This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Abortion
Many things, including toxic agents, congenital abnormalities, and infectious diseases, can cause abortions. The most common…
This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Parasitism is widely accepted as the most significant impediment to raising goats and sheep in the southeastern United States …
This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
General Small Ruminant Breeding
The profitability of goat and sheep operations is largely reliant on successful reproduction pr…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After months of preparation, 70 Alabama 4-H members from across the state recently participated in 4-H Competitive Events Day at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.
Competitive Events Day consists of 14 sepa…
This list of shellfish seed suppliers was compiled by the Alabama Extension and is based on best available information and is not an endorsement or recommendation of any of the companies. In all cases, purchasers of seed are r…
The quantity and quality of water required by livestock are important considerations for the overall maintenance of herd health and productivity. If water is suspected of causing a health problem, seek veterinary assistance to deter…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This Food Friday Live Well Alabama is cooking our Easy Ratatouille recipe. Add this dish to a pasta night for an extra kick of veggies. This recipe serves 10.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 medium zucchini, t…
Learn ways to establish and maintain trust in your parent-teen relationship.
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You probably have a teenager in your house if there is talk about dating, driving, telephone use, curfew, drugs, sex, music, and friends. These a…
Harvesting Your Own Groceries is part 17 of The Alabama Vegetable Gardener series.
To ensure high-quality, nutritious vegetables from your home garden and to prevent waste, proper harvesting at the right stage is essential. The time of d…