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Disease Threatens Japan’s Beef Trade

By | Cattle

From the New York Times Written by Hiroko Tabuchi MIYAZAKI, Japan — It is a calamity for this quiet cattle community. A prized black calf born last fall will soon be killed, part of the mass destruction of livestock in Japan’s battle against its worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in at…

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Fresh Air Fund

By | Organizations

You can give a child the experience of a lifetime with your gift to The Fresh Air Fund! Every year, The Fresh Air Fund gives thousands of inner-city children the priceless gift of fun – and opens the door to a lifetime of opportunities. The program serves the northeast part…

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Belted Galloway Cattle

By | Cattle

From Wikipedia: “The Belted Galloway is a rare beef breed of cattle originating from Galloway in South West Scotland, adapted to living on the poor upland pastures and windswept moorlands of the region. The exact origin of the breed is unclear although it is often surmised that the white belt…

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Proper Operation of Cattle Squeeze Chutes

By | Cattle

Temple Grandin explains the behavior principles of restraining cattle in squeeze chutes to reduce stress and improve animal welfare during veterinary procedures. You can see the type of squeeze chute she is recommending by clicking HERE. If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE youtube::b5cUk9RH6lQ::

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