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Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

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    Youth Resources - Dairy Goats and Sheep

    This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457. Dairy Goat and Sheep Showmanship ...
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    Milk Care - Dairy Goats and Sheep

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    Parasite Control - Dairy Goats and Sheep

    This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457. Parasitism is widely accep...
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    Reproductive Management - Dairy Goats and Sheep

    This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457. General Small Ruminant Breed...
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    Keeping It Clean: Livestock Water Tank Maintenance

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  • Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to cho...
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  • Beef Systems Short Course

    Producers new to the cattle business should attend Alabama Extension's new Beef Systems Short Course.   The short course is a multi-night ...
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