How to Choose the Right Grass Seed for Your Livestock Pasture Learn how to choose the right grass seed for your pasture. Read More
Horse Feeding: Best Feed & Grain for Horses Horses need a balanced diet of hay, alfalfa, oats or grains, and vitamins and minerals. Learn tips and tricks for how to feed horses in our helpful guide. Read More
Horse Antibiotics & Vaccinations Want to learn more about horse vaccinations & antibiotics? Our guide helps explain the different types of vaccines and antibiotics available to treat horses. Read More
Your Guide to Raising Healthy Beef Calves Raising healthy cattle starts with healthy calves. Take a deep dive into beef calves and how to care for them best in early life. Read More
FDA Changes to Over-the-Counter Livestock Medications On June 11, 2023 several livestock and equine medications made the switch from over-the-counter to prescription. Learn more about this change. Read More
Beef Calves: When to Wean Read about when to wean beef calves, different types of weaning methods and what to look out for during weaning. Read More
Calving and Calf Health: Considerations and Prep Calving and calf health knowledge is key to keeping your herd healthy. Learn more about what to expect and what to look out for during and after birth. Read More
Benefits of Choosing a Calving Season Jordan Thomas, PhD explains calving seasons and 7 reasons your cattle operation should have one. Read More
Cattle Medication Find out how to better take care of your cattle with vaccinations and antibiotics. Read more about what livestock medications you can find over-the-counter or will require a vet. Read More
How to Start A Cow Farm: A Beginner’s Guide to Cattle Farming Want to be a cattle farmer but don't know where to start? Check out these 9 tips for raising cows on your land. Read More
The Sparkling Saddle Viviana Mings, the owner of 'The Sparkling Saddle', sits down and talks about her small business. Read about her dream of owning a horse and how she made it happen. Read More
First Aid for Cattle Having a health protocol for your cattle is a top priority. Learn what you need to have in place and how to build a cattle first aid kit. Read More
Mineral Consumption and Cattle: Why Intake is Important Learn why additional minerals and vitamins are essential for your cattle operation. Read what Dr. Barragan from Penn State University says about mineral intake. Read More
Choosing the Best Cow Breeds: How to Choose Cattle Learn what to consider with selecting cattle. Find breed characteristics to look for and how to plan your cattle farming operation. Read More
Best Breeds of Cattle for Beef Choosing beef cattle is best chosen for your end goal and how your operation runs. Get tips on what to look for and find 8 of the best breeds for beef. Read More
7 Best Dairy Cattle Breeds Raising dairy cattle has many benefits and joys. Find details on 7 breeds of cattle popular for dairy production. Read More
Pastoral Farming Pastoral farming is one of the oldest forms of raising livestock. Learn about intensive and extensive pastoral farming, rotational grazing and how to manage herds. Read More
How Many Horse Breeds Are There? Find out just how many horse breeds there are, learn about 7 unique breeds and how different breeds of horses are defined. Read More
5 Pony Horse Breeds Smaller horses, known as ponies, make it easier to groom, tack, mount, and dismount—a bonus for riders of any age and experience. Read More
Introduction to Miniature Horses Meet these cute little horses (not ponies). Find out what makes a miniature horse so wonderful and how to care for them. Read More
What Makes the Best Beginner Horse? Shopping for a horse is exciting, especially if you are a beginner. It can also be a little scary. Learn more about what makes the best beginner horse from age and size, to temperament and breed. Read More
Top 5 Work Horse Breeds Read more about work horse breeds, what makes these horses different, and we answer the question - is a Clydesdale considered a work horse? Read More
Top 5 Show Horse Breeds Find out the best horses for showing, no matter what competition you plan to join. Read More
5 Arena Footing Mistakes to Avoid Make sure you stay clear of these mistakes when building your own horse arena. Read more for the top 5. Read More
How Long Do Horses Live? Did you know a horse can live to be 30, or even 40, years old? Read more about how long horses live and what to look out for with aging horses. Read More
6 Tips for Transporting Horses Whether you are a once-in-awhile traveler, or a frequent transporter, keeping your horse comfortable and healthy is key. Follow these tips. Read More
4 Best Toys for Horses Horses need playtime just like any animal. Check out these 4 best toys to keep your horse active and entertained whether in the stall or in pasture. Read More
Tips for Muddy Horse Paddocks Mud can cause a lot of issues for your horse. Read more for ideas on keeping this mess away from your paddocks. Read More
Horse Grooming Kit Putting together a horse grooming kit can be as basic or elaborate as you’d like. Here’s a list of tools to keep in your horse grooming bag. Read More
Horse Care 101: Your Guide to Horse Ownership One of the most rewarding experiences you can have is getting to know a horse. This guide gives you all the information on how to care these gentle giants. Read More
Horse Tack: The Basics If you plan to ride a horse you'll need to know how to tack. Read more about the basics of horse tack here. Read More
It's Show Time: Essential Gear You Need for the Horse Show Showing is one of the most exciting parts of horse ownership. Check out this guide for essential gear to keep you event running smooth and fun. Read More
Hoofcare for Horses Make sure you are giving your horse's hooves the best care with this guide. Read more for best practices, nutrition tips and care schedules. Read More
7 Popular Goat Breeds: Which One is Right for You? Read about these popular goat breeds you may want to bring home. Find out what makes them the perfect fit and why they so loved. Read More
Wound Care for Horses Horses are known for their curious nature which can lead to injury. Read more for tips and tricks on caring for wounds you may discover. Read More
Guard Llamas with Maison de Mings Maison de Mings introduces us to Bleu Sky, the loveable guardian llama they've brought to live on their hobby farm. Read More
What Do Donkeys Eat? Read more about a donkeys diet, their needs for supplements and water intake. Find out if you can use your vegetable garden waste as a way to treat these loving creatures. Read More
Diary of Our Mini Pig Addition Maison de Mings introduces a Juliana pig to their hobby farm and gives us the details on how introductions went. Read More
Spotlight on the Mammoth Donkey Learn how Mammoth Jackstocks became a treasured worker mule, thanks to President George Washington. Read More
Nigerian Dwarf: The Little Workhorse of the Goat World The Nigerian dwarf dairy goat is quickly becoming a part of the American farm family. Learn more about these tiny bundles. Read More
Cattle Feeding 101: Best Food for Cows Livestock feeds provide animals with the protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals they need. Learn more about cattle feeding and nutrition. Read More
How Do Horses Sleep If you see a horse standing up, it’s napping, while horses laying down are in a deep sleep. Learn more about how horses sleep. Read More
Livestock Health: Choosing Animal Antibiotics & Vaccines Want to learn how to treat and prevent illness in your farm animals? Follow our complete livestock antibiotic & vaccine guide. Read More
Weighing Cattle: How to Calculate Cow Weight Don't have a livestock scale? Follow our guide to determine the weight of your dairy cow or beef cattle without the use of a scale. Read More
What Do Goats Eat? A Guide to Goat Feed A goat's nutritional requirements can be met through a variety of methods. Learn about the proper feed, vitamins, pasture & more for healthy goats. Read More
Fly Control Strategies for Horse Barns Horse flies, mosquitoes and other flying insects have been pestering horses & humans for years. Learn how to reduce the number of these insects. Read More
Goats for Hire: Benefits of Goatscaping Goatscaping can reap big benefits for landowners and farmers. Learn about the benefits of goatscaping and how to use your goats to maintain your lawn. Read More
Horse Fence FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Did you know that not all fences are appropriate for horses? Follow our guide & learn how to select the best fence to serve your needs as a horse owner. Read More
How to Choose the Best Goat Fence Goats are curious & resourceful. That is why goats are known for being escape artists. Learn more about correct fencing so your goat remains on your property. Read More
Does Your Horse Need a Winter Blanket? How to determine if your horse needs a winter blanket. Read More
