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Welcome to Farm Yard Furries!  A zone dedicated to the health and saftey of all livestock.  Do you have an entire herd of dairy cattle or simply own a family pony?  Whatever the animal, whatever the question, we aim to help!

by Diane Jaramillo

Brucellosis, or bangs as it is commonly called by cattle ranchers, is a devastating bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacteria Brucella abortus. An animal will most likely become infected durin...More>
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by Brenda Nelson

Many people keep sheep, some are kept as pets or for pasture control, while the majority are kept for the purpose of wool and/or meat. Knowing how to properly care for sheep is vital no matter what pu...More>
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by Alison Bowler
The element copper is essential in small quantities. However, increased amounts of copper are toxic and sheep are particularly prone to copper poisoning, more so than other farm animals such as pigs or cattle. Most cases are chronic caused by the bu... More>
by Joanna Hay
Although it has been mostly eradicated from the US, pseudorabies virus remains a constant threat to hog producers throughout the world. The virus results in various manifestations of disease depending on age and species, but death rates and economic... More>
by Brenda Nelson
Many people might have the idea of being noble and rescuing a farm animal and keeping it as a pet, thus saving it from being slaughtered. Before undertaking such a rescue there are many factors that must be considered. -Laws and Zoning If you are co... More>
Living with Sheep: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock
by: Geoff Hansen Chuck Wooster
Amazon Price: $10.59

Natural Sheep Care
by: Pat Coleby
Price: $25.00

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeds, Care, Facilities (Storey's Guides)
by: Paula Simmons Carol Ekarius
Amazon Price: $6.65

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by Judy Evans

The Mangalitsa pig was a favourite with the Hungarian nobility during the 19th century and it was farmed widely across the Carpathian region. Most of its development took place in Hungary in the early...More>
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by Carol Dunn

Marek's Disease is a virus in the Herpes family that infects domestic chickens and, to a lesser extent, turkeys, in all parts of the world. The virus matures in the skin cells of the feather follicle ...More>
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by Judy Evans

The Southdown originated in the United Kingdom and is one of the oldest of the Downs breeds. Its homeland isthe Sussex Down hills, particularly around Lewes in East Sussex. Its pedigree is said to be ...More>
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by Charlotte Howard

Rift Valley fever is named after Rift Valley in Kenya, where it was first identified in 1931. It is a zoonotic disease meaning that it is not specie specific and can be passed on from animal to animal...More>
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by Kevin Bradley

Pot bellied pigs are gentle and delicate creatures that have an intelligence of two or three year old human being. Now, you must have spent time with a three year old child and you certainly must have...More>
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by Brenda Nelson

On the whole, injuries to the foot/hoof of a sheep are rare, but if your lamb or sheep has a foot injury it should be treated with care and allowed to rest. Try to determine the cause of the injury....More>
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Pig Facts: Raising Farm Animals : Pig Care

Watch a naturalist from the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Drumlin Farm explain how to care for pigs in this free online video. Expert: Tia Pinney Contact: www.massaudubon.org Bio: Tia Pinney is a Teacher Naturalist and Adult Program Coordinator at Mass Audubons Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

by Judy Evans

The 'Golden Guersney' is now one of the most popular of dairy breeds of cattle and originated on one of the smallest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel off the coast of France. The tiny isl...More>
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Linda Ann Nickerson
Sep 23, 09 at 02:05 PM
Nice zone. Just linked to this from ON HORSES: THE MANE COURSE.

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