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January 2012

The Secrets of (Horse) Longevity

By | Horses

By Christy Corp-Minamiji First appeared on TheHorse.com. The changes are subtle–mild stiffness, deepening hollows above the eyes in the evening light, a spine that dips a bit more. “How old is he?” friends ask. “Oh, about 15,” you answer year after year until you run across his papers and discover…

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2011 Record Profits for Livestock Industy

By | Ranches

2011 was one of the most profitable years ever for ranches and farms. The USDA anticipates net farm income rising 31% from 2010 to $103.6 billion. Livestock income rose 15% to $164 billion. “These are not just records but records that are substantially higher than we’ve seen before,” said Chris…

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