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Camelids: Alpaca, Camel, Guanacos, Llama, Vicuna

CAMEL Camel Clinical Medicine, Surgery, Production, Diseases, Management, etc. Camel Milk Production, Dairy Processing, Camel Cheese Production, Camel Meat Production ALPACA & LLAMA Alpaca & Llama Anatomy, Husbandry, Breeding, etc. Llama Brain Atlases Alpaca & Llama Physical Examination, Reference Intervals & Clinical Medicine Llama Body Condition Score & Alpaca Body Condition Score Alpaca & Llama Vaccinations Alpaca Glossary & Alpaca Genetics Glossary Alpaca Breeding & Herd Health Calculators Llama Shearing and Alpaca Shearing & Handspinning Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

CAMELIDS: ALPACA, CAMEL, GUANACOS, LLAMA, VICUNA Camel Camel Clinical Medicine, Surgery, Diseases, Production, Management, etc., Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports CAMEL: CARE & HEALTH - A manual for the Primary Animal Health Care Worker, Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Camel Care & Health Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Camels "...are used for meat, milk, fibre (wool and hair), for transport and for other work and their dung is used for fires. Camels provide everything in a desert environment..." Examples of "Camel: Care & Health" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Ageing Camels by the Teeth; Breeding Camels; Feeding and Watering of Camels; Surra of Camels (trypanosomiasis); Internal Parasites of Camels; Skin Diseases of Camels; Foot Problems in Camels; etc..." For more information see A manual for the Primary Animal Health Care Worker or the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO) CAMÉLIDÉS - Cirad, France Multimedia Camel Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Actualités, Scientifique, etc. (Text & Images). In French/Français & some English. Examples of "Camel Clinical Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Camel Diseases; Camel Clinical Studies; Camel Production; Camel Management; etc..." CAMEL INNOVATIVE SURGERIES - T.K. Gahlot, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Rajasthan University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Rajasthan University, Bikaner, India Multimedia Camel Innovative Surgeries (Text & Images). Click on "Innovative Surgeries". Examples of Camel Innovative Surgeries include "...Camel Castration Surgery; Camel Salivary Duct Ligation Surgery; Camel Rumenotomy Surgery; Camel Sheath Abecess Surgery; etc..." For more information see the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS) CAMEL CONDITION: HUMP SCORE - Camels Australia Export Multimedia Camel Condition: Hump (Fat) Score (Text & Images). Camel Condition: Hump (Fat) Score "...The condition of a camel is estimated by looking at the store of body fat i.e., the hump. This reflects the internal fat reserves and provides a good correlation with total body fat. The camel deposits excess energy as fat into the hump sac and into some internal linings..." For more information see Camel Live Specifications or Camels Australia Export Also see Ageing Camels by Examination of Teeth Camel Sex and Pregnancy Status SHIFTING SANDS: THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CAMELS IN MID-ALTITUDE ETHIOPIA AND BEYOND - Authors: Yacob Aklilu & andy Catley; Feinstein International Center, Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University Multimedia Shifting Sands: The Commercialization of Camels in Mid-Altitude Ehtiopia and Beyond - PDF, 42 Pages (Text & Images). Shifting Sands: The Commercialization of Camels in Mid-Altitude Ehtiopia and Beyond "...This report describes a relatively new trend in pastoralist livestock marketing, being a dynamic response to increasing demand for camels in mid-altitude areas of Ethiopia, and in neighboring Sudan. In response, a camel trade network has evolved that covers about 2000km, involves more than six ethnic groups, and is served by 24 markets..." Examples of "Shifting Sands: The Commercialization of Camels in Mid-Altitude Ehtiopia and Beyond" Chapters includde "...The Camel Trade: An Overview; Shifing Attitudes: The Adoption of Camels in Mid-Altitude Regions; The Camel Market Chain; etc..." For more information see the Publications; Feinstein International Center or the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy Camel Milk Production, Dairy Processing, Camel Cheese Production, Camel Meat Production CAMEL MILK AND MEAT SCIENCE & PRODUCTION - Authors: Z. Farah, S. Kappeler, J. Wangoh, A. Bruntse, M. Younan, O. Abdurahman, A. Fischer, K.S. Ulmer & K Hermann, Camelgate Multimedia Camel Milk and Meat Science & Production (Text & Images). Examples of Technical Reports & Publications include "...An Introduction to the Camel; Camel Milk (Production, Composition, Milk Proteins, Milk Fat, Lactose, etc.); Camel Products (Fermented Milk, Cheese, Butter, Heat Treated Products, etc.); Commercialisation of Camel Milk; Camel Meat (Traditional slaughter, carcass dressing and processing of camels; etc.); Publications (Milk Hygiene and Udder Health, etc.); etc..." CAMELS AND CAMEL MILK - Author: R. Yagil, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel and hosted by the Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Camel Milk Course (Text & Images). Camel Milk Chapters include: "...Camel Milk Production; Composition of Camel Milk; Milk Products and their Uses; Camel Reproduction; Camel Feed & Digestion; Camel Management; etc..." For more information see the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO) THE TECHNOLOGY OF MAKING CHEESE FROM CAMEL MILK (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) - Author: J.P. Ramet; Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Making Cheese from Camel Milk Course (Text & Images). Cheese-making Technology "...aims to preserve milk so that consumption can be postponed for periods from a few days to several months. The preservation of the product is obtained mainly through lactic acidification and limited dehydration..." Examples of "The Technology of Making Cheese from Camel Milk" Course Chapters include "...Composition of Camel Milk; Camel Cheese-making Technology; Coagulation; Draining Ability; Ripening; Products obtained from Whey; Selection of High-grade Milk; Camel Milk Preparation; Camel Milk Preparation; etc..." For more information see the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO)

Alpaca & Llama Alpaca & Llama Anatomy, Husbandry, Breeding, Demographics, etc. DENTAL ANATOMY OF LLAMAS - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Llamas (Text & Images). Dental Anatomy of Llamas "...An interesting aspect of llama dentition is the presence of fighting teeth or fangs. These are modified canine and incisor teeth..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SELECTED FEEDSTUFFS OF IMPORTANCE TO SOUTH AMERICAN CAMELIDS - International Camelid Institute Multimedia Nutritional value of selected feedstuffs of importance to South American Camelids (Text & Images). Camelids Nutritional Value of Selected Feedstuffs Database includes "...Forage & Concentrates..." For more information see the International Camelid Institute Alpaca ALPACA DEMOGRAPHICS - Alpaca Registry, Inc. Multimedia World Wide Demographics for Alpacas. ALPACA CARE - J. Donaldson, Alpaca Jack's Suri Farm, Ltd., East Findlay, Ohio Multimedia Alpaca Care (Text & Images). Examples of "Alpaca Care" Categories include "...Camelid Reproduction 101; Neurologic Problems in Camelids; Parasite Control for your Alpaca Herd; etc..." For more information see the Alpaca Jack's Suri Farm Llama LLAMA DEMOGRAPHICS - International Llama Registry Multimedia World Wide Demographics for Llamas, Guanaco & Vicunas. For more information see the International Llama Registry LLAMA HEALTH & MANAGEMENT - Shagbark Ridge Llamas, Indiana Multimedia Llama Health & Management Lessons (Text & Images). Examples from over "40" Llama Health & Management Lessons inculde "...Llama Characteristics & Habits; Birthing Llamas; Llama Aggressive Behavior; Llama Angular Limb Deformity; Llama Medical Information; Castration Of Llamas; etc..." For more information see Shagbark Ridge Llamas Llama Brain Atlases LLAMA BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Llama Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Alpaca & Llama Physical Examination, Reference Intervals & Clinical Medicine Publications & Technical Reports BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemistry Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES FOR LLAMAS - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Llama Reference Guides include "...Hematologic Reference Ranges for Llama; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Llama..." For more information see Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual CAMELIDS (ALPACAS & LLAMAS) HEALTH TOPICS - Camelid Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Multimedia Alpaca & Llama Clinical Medicine Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Camelid Medicine & Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine Llama Body Condition Score & Alpaca Body Condition Score ALPACA BODY CONDITION SCORE & LLAMA BODY CONDITION SCORE - Author: R. Van Saun, Extension Veterinarian, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pen State University Multimedia Llama Body Condition Score & Alpaca Body Condition Score (Text & Images). For more information see Llama and Alpaca Nutrition; Llamas and Alpacas; Small Ruminant; Focus Areas; Veterinary Extension and Outreach or Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Alpaca & Llama Vaccinations VACCINATIONS IN CAMELIDS - S. Byers, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Vaccinations in Camelids - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Stacey Byers Faculty Home Page; Department of Clinical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences VACCINATIONS IN CAMELIDS - Camelid Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Multimedia Vacinations in Camelids (Text & Images). For more information see Camelid Medicine & Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine Alpaca Glossary & Alpaca Genetics Glossary ALPACA GLOSSARY - Alpaca Ontario Multimedia Alpaca Glossary - Alpaca Common Reference Terms (Text & Images). For more information see Alpaca Ontario ALPACA GENETICS GLOSSARY - Northwest Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Genetics Glossary (Text & Images). For more information see Northwest Alpacas Alpaca Breeding, Herd Health, etc. Calculators ALPACA BREEDING COLOR CALCULATOR - Northwest Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Breeding Color Calculator (Text & Images). With the Alpaca Breeding Color Calculator the results "...will show the probabilities, expressed as a percentage, of color probabilities from the breeding..." For more information see Northwest Alpacas ALPACA HERD GROWTH CALCULATOR - Northwest Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Herd Growth Calculator (Text & Images). Alpaca Herd Growth Calculator INPUT Values include: "...Number of breeding age females; Age of first breeding for females; Percent of female to male births & Percent of live births..." For more information see Northwest Alpacas ALPACA CRIA DUE DATE CALCULATOR - Walnut Creek Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Cria Due Date Calculator (Text & Images). Alpaca Cria Due Date Calculator "...Gestation is approximately 335 to 355 days. Due date based on 340 day gestation..." For more information see Walnut Creek Alpacas Llama Shearing and Alpaca Shearing & Handspinning Llama Shearing LLAMA SHEARING VIDEO - YouTube Multimedia Llama Shearing Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Alpaca Shearing & Handspinning ALPACA SHEARING - YouTube Multimedia Alpaca Shearing Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). ALPACA SHEARING - Gateway Farm Alpacas, Scio, Oregon Multimedia Alpaca Shearing Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Alpaca Shearing" Lessons include "...Step-by-Step Alpaca Shearing; Alpaca Shearing Equipment; Shear Sharpening; Shearing Mishaps; etc..." For more information see Gateway Farm Alpacas ALPACA HANDSPINNING (VIDEOS) - The Joy of Handspinning Multimedia Alpaca Handspinning Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). The Joy of Handspinning "...is a production and instructional studio teaching the craft of handspinning and manufacturing luxury handspun yarns..." For more information see The Joy of Handspinning

Bison - Buffalo - Water Buffalo

WATER BUFFALO Clinical Medicine, Care & Handling, Nutrition, Production, etc. BISON Clinical Medicine, Care & Handling, Nutrition, Production, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

BISON - BUFFALO - WATER BUFFALO Water Buffalo - Bubalus bubalis Water Buffalo Reproduction, Bubaline Reproduction Lectures & Lessons THE VISUAL GUIDE TO BUBALINE (WATER BUFFALO) REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project Multimedia Bubaline Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Bubaline Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Pregnancy; Teratology; Reproductive Technology; Male Reproductive System; General Images..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project Water Buffalo Breeds, Production, Medicine, Diseases, etc. Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports WATER BUFFALO PRODUCTION MANUAL - BUFFALO PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH - Edited by: A. Borghese, Instituto Sperimentale per la Zootecnia, Itlay; FAO Regional Office for Europe Inter-Regional Cooperative Research Netwook on Buffalo (Excorena); Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, Rome, 2005 Multimedia Water Buffalo Production Manual - Buffalo Production and Research - PDF, 321 Pages (Text & Images). In English. Examples of "Water Buffalo Production Manual - Buffalo Production and Research" Chapters include "...Breeding and Selection of Dairy Buffaloes; Buffalo Breeds and Management Systeme; Reproductive Efficiency in Female Buffaloes; Nutritional Requirements in Buffalo Cows and Heifers; Buffalo Cheese and Milk Industry; Buffalo Meat and Meat Industry; Buffalo Pathologies; etc..." For more information see the Instituto Sperimentale per la Zootecnia or the Food and Agriculture Organization

Bison - Bison bison Bison Clinical Medicine, Care & Handling, Nutrition, Production, etc., Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports COMPARATIVE BLOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF RANCHED AND FREE-RANGING AMERICAN BISON - Authors: J.G. Sikarskie, T.W. Schilhorn van Veen, G. van Selm & M.D. Koch; Hosted by the Bison Centre Resource Library, Bison Centre, Bison Producers of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Multimedia Comparative Blood Characteristics of Ranched and Free-Ranging American Bison (Bison bison) (Text & Images). For more information see Veterinary Topics; Bison Research; Resource Library; Producer Information or the Bison Producers of Alberta BISON - Bison Centre Resource Library, Bison Centre, Bison Producers of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Multimedia Bison Lessons, Technical Reports, Publications (Text & Images). Examples of Bison Subject Categories & Subcategories include Bison Basics "...Bison Herd Health; Introductory Economics of Raising Bison; Basics on Fencing and Handling Systems; Marketing Your Animals; Bison Behavior and Handling; etc..." Production Information for the Established Producer "...Dehorning Bison; Bison Vaccines; Bison Vaccinations; Bison Injection Techniques; Bison Weaning; etc..." Advanced Bison Information for Bison Producers "...Pasture Management; Raising Orphans; Diseases of Bison; Parasites of Bison; Bison Reproduction; etc..." Bison Research for Academic Interest "...Bison Behavior; Diseases of Bison; Bison Genetics; Bison Anatomy; Bison Physiology; etc..." Bison Marketing and Economics; etc. For more information see the Producer Information or the Bison Producers of Alberta BISON - L. Gegner, NCAT Agriculture Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) Multimedia Bison Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Bison" Subject Categories include "...Regulations for Bison Production; Bison Health Issues; Bison Meat Inspection and Processing; Bison Marketing; Grass or Grain; Pasturing Bison; Fencing; Handling and Transporting Bison..." For more information see the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service BISON - Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Bison Lessons (Text & Images). Bison Lessons & Technical Reports Subject Categories include "...Bison Production; Bison Business Planning, Processing, Markets; Bison Management; etc..." For more information see Livestock or Government of Saskatchewan - Agriculture DISEASES OF BISON - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Diseases of Bison Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Diseases of Bison Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Diseases of Bison Diseases of Bison includes "...Bacterial Diseases of Bison; Virus Diseases of Bison; Parasitic Diseases of Bison; Nutritional Diseases of Bison; Congenital Abnormalities of Bison; etc..." Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Bison Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Bison includes "...Geographic Distribution; Transmission; Clinical Signs; Post Mortem Findings; Diagnosis..." BISON COW-CALF - ENTERPRISE BUDGET - Authors: T. Foulke, S.J. Torok, T. Taylor & E.Bradley, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming Multimedia Enterprise Budget: Bison Cow-Calf Publication, PDF, 13 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Publications; Wyoming Community & Regional Economics Portal or the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics BEHAVIOUR OF CATTLE, PIGS, BUFFALO & ANTELOPE DURING HANDLING AND TRANSPORT - T. Grandin Multimedia Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Temple Grandin's Web Page Examples of "Behaviour of Cattle, Pigs, Buffalo & Antelope During Handling & Transport" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Examples of Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance; Identifying Common Distractions; Using Prods and Persuaders Properly; Moving Cattle out of Pens and Sorting; Importance of reducing noise when handling livestock Low Stress Methods for Moving and Herding Cattle on Pastures, Paddocks, and large Feedlot Pens; Training Tips For Flighty, Very Excitable Animals Recommended Trucking Practices

Beef Cattle - Bovine

Bos taurus - Bos indicus - Taurus/indicus Hybrids

Beef Cattle Breeds & Beef Cattle Breed Associations Beef Cattle Anatomy Beef Cattle Physical Examination Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination, & Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination Beef Cattle Clinical Medicine Beef Cattle Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Beef Cattle Diseases Castration of Calves ~ Beef Cattle Ultrasound Beef Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Beef Cattle Conformation ~ Beef Cattle Body Condition Scoring Beef Cattle Frame Scores, Feeder Cattle Grades, Feeder Calf Grading System Live Cattle Grading Demonstration Udder Scoring ~ Herd Management Calendar Breeding Systems, Crossbreeding, Color Patterns, Genetic Evaluation Systems, etc. Expected Progeny Difference (EPD), Pelvic Measurements, etc. Reproduction, Bovine Theriogenology, Estrus Synchronization, etc. Sire Selection Semen Collection & Artificial Insemination Calving School Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. National Cattlemen's Beef Association's IRM Redbook Worksheet (A Companion Tool to the Redbook) Beef Cattle Management & Beef Production Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Manuals, etc. - All Inclusive Cow Culling, Identifying Cull Cows, etc. Hoof Trimming Branding, Ear Tagging, Tattooing, Dehorning & Electronic Identification Stockyards, Lairages, Corrals, Races, Chutes, Loading Ramps Design, Building Plans, etc. Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Practical Euthanasia of Beef Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle, Yield Grading, Beef Quality, Rendering Yields, etc. Beef Cutout Calculator, Myology of the Beef Animal (Bovine Myology) & Meat Science Beef Cattle Calculators & Spreadsheets Breeding, Estrus, Pregnancy, Costs, Budgets, Price, Culling, Feedlot, Fencing, Pasture, Nutrition, Feed, Yield Grading, Carcass Yields, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

CATTLE - BEEF CATTLE - BOVINE - BOS TAURUS - BOS INDICUS - TAURUS/INDICUS HYBRIDS Cattle Related Centers FOR CATTLE/BEEF CALCULATORS, RELATING TO BUDGET, COSTS, ECONOMICS, NUTRITION, MILK PRODUCTION, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - CATTLE/BEEF FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS; ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER

Beef Cattle Breeds & Their Associations or Societies

Cattle Breeds of the World Indexes National Cattle Associations & Societies by Breed Afrikaner ~ Alentejana ~ Ancient White Park Angus, Red Angus, Aberdeen Angus ~ Ankole Watusi ~ Arouquesa ~ Aubrac Barzona ~ Beef Friesian, Irish Blacks & Reds, British Friesian ~ Beefalo ~ Beefmaster Belgian Blue ~ Belmont ~ Blonde d'Aquitaine, British Blonde Bonsmara ~ Boran ~ Braford Brahman, Zebu, Cebu ~ Brahmousin ~ Brangus, Red Brangus ~ Braunvieh British White & White Park ~ BueLingo Canchim ~ Caracu ~ Charbray ~ Charolais Chiangus ~ Chianina ~ Corriente (Chinampo, Criollo) Devon, Red Devon, Red Ruby Devon ~ Dexter ~ Drakensberger ~ Droughtmaster English Longhorns Florida Cracker Galloway, Belted Galloway, Black Galloway, Dun Galloway, Red Galloway, White Galloway Gelbvieh ~ Girolando ~ Gloucester ~ Greyman Hereford, Black Hereford ~ Hérens ~ Highland, Scottish Highland ~ Hugenoot Kangayam Limousin ~ Lincoln Red ~ Lowline ~ Luing Maine-Anjou ~ Mandalong Specials ~ Marchigiana, Marky ~ Marinhoa Maronês ~ Mertolengos ~ Mirandesa ~ Montbeliarde (Montbéliarde) ~ Murray Grey Nelore, Zebu (Brasil) ~ Nguni ~ Normande Parthenaise, Parthenais ~ Piedmontese ~ Pineywoods ~ Pinzgauer ~ Preta Red Poll ~ Romagnola Sahiwal ~ Salers ~ Santa Gertrudis ~ Senepol ~ Shorthorn Simmental, Fleckvieh, Simbrah, SimAngus, Black Simmental, Red Simmental Sindi ~ South Devon ~ Speckle Park ~ Sussex Tabapuã (Tabapuan) ~ Tarentaise ~ Texas Longhorn ~ Tuli Wagyu ~ Welsh Black

Beef Cattle Breeds & Beef Cattle Breed Associations & Societies Cattle Breeds of the World CATTLE BREEDS OF THE WORLD - Embryo Plus Multimedia Cattle Breed Database (Text & Images). Cattle Breed Database is a "...list of cattle breeds, varieties, moocows, and crosses that are found around the world. This 950+ name list contains..." For more information see Embryo Plus Afrikaner Cattle AFRIKANER CATTLE - Afrikaner Cattle Breeder's Society of South Africa Alentejana Cattle ALENTEJANA CATTLE - Associação de Criadores de Bovinos de Raça Alentejana, Portugal Ancient White Park Cattle (Rare Breed: Threatened) ANCIENT WHITE PARK CATTLE - B Bar Ranch, Emigrant, MT Angus Cattle, Red Angus Cattle, Aberdeen Angus Cattle ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE - Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, U.K. ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE - Associação de Criadores Aberdeen-Angus, Portugal ANGUS CATTLE - American Angus Association ANGUS CATTLE - Associação Brasileira de Angus, Brasil (Brazil) ANGUS CATTLE - Asociación Argentina de Angus, Argentina ANGUS CATTLE - Sociedad de Criadores del Uruguay, Uruguay ANGUS CATTLE - Angus Society of Australia ANGUS CATTLE (RED ANGUS & BLACK ANGUS) - Canadian Angus Association RED ANGUS CATTLE - Red Angus Association of America RED ANGUS CATTLE - Red Angus Society of Australia Ankole Watusi Cattle ANKOLE WATUSI CATTLE - Ankole Watusi International Registry Arouquesa Cattle AROUQUESA CATTLE - Associação National de Criadores de Bovinos de Raça Arouquesa, Portugal Aubrac Cattle AUBRAC CATTLE - Aubrac Cattle of North America, Aubrac International, Inc. AUBRAC CATTLE - Irish Aubrac Cattle Breed Society Barzona Cattle BARZONA CATTLE - Barzona Breeders Association of America Beef Friesian, Irish Blacks and Irish Reds, British Friesian BRITISH FRIESIAN CATTLE - British Friesian Breeders Club, U.K. IRISH BLACKS AND IRISH REDS - Irish Blacks and Irish Reds, U.S. Beefalo Cattle BEEFALO CATTLE - American Beefalo Organization Beefmaster Cattle BEEFMASTER CATTLE - Beefmaster Breeders United Belgian Blue Cattle BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - American Belgian Blue Breeders BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - British Belgian Blue Cattle Society BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - Canadian Belgian Blue Association BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - Belgian Blue Beef Breed Belmont Cattle BELMONT RED CATTLE - Belmont Australia Blonde d'Aquitaine Cattle - British Blonde Cattle BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - UPRA Blonde d'Aquitaine, France BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - British Blonde Society BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - American Blonde d’Aquitaine Association BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - Svenska Blonde d’Aquitaine Association, Sweden BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - Blonde d’Aquitaine Stamboek Nederland, The Netherlands Bonsmara Cattle BONSMARA CATTLE - Bonsmara Cattle Breeders Association of Australia BONSMARA CATTLE - Bonsmara Breeders Association, Namibia BONSMARA CATTLE - Bonsmara Cattle Breeders' Society of South Africa Boran Cattle BORAN CATTLE - Boran Cattle Breeders Society, Kenya BORAN CATTLE - Boran Cattle Breeders Society of South Africa Braford Cattle BRADFORD CATTLE - United Braford Breeders BRADFORD CATTLE - Australian Braford Society Brahman Cattle, Zebu Cattle, Cebu Cattle BRAHMAN CATTLE - American Brahman Breeders Association BRAHMAN CATTLE - Namibia Brahman Breeders Society, Namibia BRAHMAN CATTLE - Asociación Criadores Brahman Argentina, Argentina BRAHMAN CATTLE - Associação dos Criadores de Brahman do Brasil, Brasil (Brazil) BRAHMAN CATTLE - Asociacion de Criadores de Cebu en Panama, Panama BRAHMAN CATTLE - Asociacion de criadores de ganado Cebú (ASOCEBU), Colombia Brahmousin Cattle BRAHMOUSIN CATTLE - American Brahmousin Council Brangus Cattle & Red Brangus Cattle BRANGUS CATTLE - International Brangus Breeders Association RED BRANGUS CATTLE - American Red Brangus Cattle Braunvieh Cattle BRAUNVIEH CATTLE - Braunvieh Association of America BRAUNVIEH CATTLE - Braunvieh Namibia British White Cattle & White Park Cattle BRITISH WHITE CATTLE - British White Cattle Association Of America WHITE PARK CATTLE - American British White Park Association BueLingo Cattle BUELINGO CATTLE - Buelingo Beef Cattle Society Canchim Cattle CANCHIM CATTLE - Associação Brasileira de Criadores Candhim, Brasil (Brazil) Caracu Cattle CARACU CATTLE - Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Caracu, Brasil (Brazil) Charbray Cattle CHARBRAY CATTLE - Charbray Society of Australia Limited Charolais Cattle CHAROLAIS CATTLE - American-International Charolais Association CHAROLAIS CATTLE - Canadian Charolais Association CHAROLAIS CATTLE - Charolais Herd Book de Mexico, Mexico CHAROLAIS CATTLE - Charolais Cattle Breeders Society, South Africa CHAROLAIS CATTLE - NZ Charolais Cattle Society Inc., New Zealand CHAROLAIS CATTLE - Verband der Deutschen Charolais Züchter e.V., Germany CHAROLAIS CATTLE - National Association of Hungarian Charolais Cattle Breeders, Hungary CHAROLAIS CATTLE - Herd Book Charolais, France Chiangus Cattle CHIANGUS CATTLE - American Chianina Association Chianina Cattle CHIANINA CATTLE - American Chianina Association Corriente Cattle - Chinampo Cattle - Criollo Cattle CORRIENTE CATTLE - North American Corriente Association CRIOLLO CATTLE - American Criollo Beef Association Devon Cattle, Red Devon Cattle, Red Ruby Devon Cattle DEVON CATTLE - Devon Cattle Breeder's Society of Australia DEVON CATTLE - American Devon Cattle Association RED DEVON CATTLE - New Zealand Red Devon Cattle Breeders Association RED RUBY DEVON CATTLE - Devon Cattle Breeders' Society, England, U.K. Dexter Cattle DEXTER CATTLE - American Dexter Cattle Association DEXTER CATTLE - Canadian Dexter Cattle Association DEXTER CATTLE - The Dexter Cattle Society, England, U.K. DEXTER CATTLE - Holland Dexter, The Netherlands DEXTER CATTLE - Dexter Cattle Australia Drakensberger Cattle DRANKENSBERGER CATTLE - Drakensberger Cattle Breeders' Society of South Africa Droughtmaster Cattle DROUGHTMASTER CATTLE - Droughtmaster Breedeers' Society, Ltd., Australia English Longhorns Cattle ENGLISH LONGHORNS CATTLE - Longhorn Cattle Society, U.K. Florida Cracker Cattle (Rare Breed: Critically Rare) FLORIDA CRACKER CATTLE - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida and the Florida Cracker Cattle Association FLORIDA CRACKER CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Galloway Cattle, Belted Galloway Cattle, Black Galloway Cattle, Dun Galloway Cattle, Red Galloway Cattle, White Galloway Cattle GALLOWAY CATTLE - American Galloway Breeders Association GALLOWAY CATTLE - Canadian Galloway Association GALLOWAY CATTLE - Australian Galloway Association Includes: "...Black Galloways, Red Galloways & Dun Galloways; Belted Galloways, White Galloways & Miniature Galloways GALLOWAY CATTLE - The Galloway Cattle Society, U.K. GALLOWAY CATTLE - Galloway Foreningen Denmark BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE - U.S. Belted Galloway Society BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE - Australian Belted Galloway Society BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE - The Belted Galloway Cattle Society, U.K. Gelbvieh Cattle (Pronounced Gel-fee) GELBVIEH CATTLE - Australian Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - Canadian Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - American Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - South African Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - Gelbvieh Cattle Breeders Society of New Zealand Girolando Cattle GIROLANDO CATTLE - Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Girolando, Brasil (Brazil) Gloucester Cattle GLOUCESTER CATTLE - Gloucester Cattle Society, U.K. Greyman Cattle GREYMAN CATTLE - Greyman Society & Greyman Register absorbed into the Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society, Australia Hereford Cattle & Black Hereford Cattle BLACK HEREFORD CATTLE - American Black Hereford Association HEREFORD CATTLE - World Hereford Council HEREFORD CATTLE - Asociacion Argentina Criadores de Hereford HEREFORD CATTLE - American Hereford Association HEREFORD CATTLE - Australian Hereford Society HEREFORD CATTLE - New Zealand Hereford Association HEREFORD CATTLE - Sociedad Criadores de hereford del Uruguay HEREFORD CATTLE - Cattle Breeders Society, South Africa HEREFORD CATTLE - Namibian Hereford Society, Namibia HEREFORD CATTLE - Suomen Hereford Ry, Finland Hérens Cattle HÉRENS CATTLE - Swiss Federation of Livestockfarming of the Hérens Breed, Switzerland Highland Cattle - Scottish Highland Cattle HIGHLAND CATTLE - Highland Cattle Society, U.K. HIGHLAND CATTLE - American Highland Cattle Association HIGHLAND CATTLE - Australian Highland Cattle Society, Inc. HIGHLAND CATTLE - Austrian Highland Cattle Society HIGHLAND CATTLE - New Zealand Highland Cattle Society, Inc. Hugenoot Cattle HUGENOOT CATTLE - South Africa Hugenoot Cattle Breeders Association Kangayam Cattle KANGAYAM CATTLE - Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation, Kuttapalyam Village, Tamilnadu, India Limousin Cattle LIMOUSIN CATTLE - North American Limousin Foundation Lincoln Red Cattle LINCOLN RED CATTLE - Lincoln Red Cattle Society Lowline Cattle LOWLINE CATTLE - American Lowline Registry LOWLINE CATTLE - Australian Lowline Cattle Association LOWLINE CATTLE - Canadian Lowline Cattle Association Luing Cattle LUING CATTLE - Canadian Luing Cattle Association LUING CATTLE - Luing Cattle Society, U.K. Maine-Anjou Cattle MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE - Canadian Maine-Anjou Association MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE - American Maine-Anjou Association MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE - Maine-Anjou Society of Australia Mandalong Specials Cattle MANDALONG SPECIALS CATTLE - Mandalong Specials Cattle Association of Australia Marchigiana Cattle - Marky Cattle MARCHIGIANA CATTLE - American International Marchigiana Society Marinhoa Cattle MARINHOA CATTLE - Associação de Criadores da Raça Marinhoa, Portugal Maronês Cattle MARONÊS CATTLE - Associação de Criadores do Maronês, Portugal Mertolengos Cattle MERTOLENGOS CATTLE - Associação de Criadores de Bovinos Mertolengos, Portugal Mirandesa Cattle MIRANDESA CATTLE - Associação dos Criadores de Bovinos de Raca Mirandesa (ACBRM), Portugal Montbeliarde Cattle - Montbéliarde Cattle MONTBELIARDE CATTLE - Montbeliarde Cattle Society of Ireland Ltd. MONTBÉLIARDE CATTLE - O.S. Montbéliarde, France Murray Grey Cattle MURRAY GREY CATTLE - New Zealand Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society, Inc. MURRAY GREY CATTLE - American Murray Grey Association MURRAY GREY CATTLE - Murray Grey Beef Cattle Limited, Australia MURRAY GREY CATTLE - Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society, U.K. Nelore Cattle - Zebu Cattle NELORE CATTLE - Associação Mineira dos Criadores de Nelore, Brasil (Brazil) ZEBU CATTLE - Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Zebu, Brasil (Brazil) Nguni Cattle NGUNI CATTLE - Nguni Cattle Breeders Association of Namibia NGUNI CATTLE - Nguni Cattle Breeders' Society of South Africa Normande Cattle NORMANDE CATTLE - North American Normande Association Parthenaise Cattle - Parthenais Cattle PARTHENAISE CATTLE - The Irish Parthenaise Cattle Breed Society PARTHENAIS CATTLE - British Parthenais Cattle Association Piedmontese Cattle PIEDMONTESE CATTLE - Associazione Nazionale Allevatori Bovini di Razza Piemontese, Italy PIEDMONTESE CATTLE - Piedmontese Association of the United States PIEDMONTESE CATTLE - Asocicion Criadores Argentinos Bovinos Raza Piamontese, Argentina Pineywoods Cattle (Rare Breed: Critically Rare) PINEYWOODS CATTLE - Pineywoods Cattle Registry & Breeders Association (PCRBA) PINEYWOODS CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Pinzgauer Cattle PINZGAUER CATTLE - Canadian Pinzgauer Association PINZGAUER CATTLE - American Pinzgauer Association PINZGAUER CATTLE - South African Pinzgauer Association Preta Cattle PRETA CATTLE - Associação de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Preta, Portugal Red Poll Cattle (Rare Breed: Threatened) RED POLL CATTLE - Canadian Red Poll Cattle Association RED POLL CATTLE - American Red Poll Association RED POLL CATTLE - Australian Red Poll Cattle Breeders, Inc. Romagnola Cattle ROMAGNOLA CATTLE - Romagnola Breeders Society, Ltd., Australia Sahiwal Cattle SAHIWAL CATTLE - Australian Sahiwal Society Salers Cattle SALERS CATTLE - New Zealand Salers Society SALERS CATTLE - The Salers Cattle Society of the UK Ltd. SALERS CATTLE - American Salers Association SALERS CATTLE - Australian Salers Association Santa Gertrudis Cattle SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE - Santa Gertrudis Breeders International SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE - Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE - Santa Gertrudis Breeders of Namibia Senepol Cattle SENEPOL CATTLE - Australian Senepol Cattle Breeders Association, Inc. SENEPOL CATTLE - Senepol Cattle Breeders Association, U.S. Shorthorn Cattle SHORTHORN CATTLE - New Zealand Shorthorn Association SHORTHORN CATTLE - Shorthorn Beef - Shorthorn Society of Australia SHORTHORN CATTLE - American Shorthorn Association Simmental Cattle, Fleckvieh Cattle, Simbrah Cattle, SimAngus Cattle, Black Simmental Cattle, Red Simmental Cattle SIMMENTAL CATTLE - FLECKVIEH CATTLE - World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation SIMMENTAL CATTLE - Australian Simmental Breeders' Association Includes "...Simmental, Black Simmental, Red Simmental, SimAngus & Simbrah..." SIMMENTAL CATTLE - American Simmental Association Includes "...Simmental, SimAngus & Simbrah..." SIMMENTAL CATTLE - Association of Hungarian Simmental Breeders SIMMENTAL CATTLE - Svenska Simmentalföreningen SIMMENTAL CATTLE - Associação Brasileira de Criadores das Raças Simental, Brasil (Brazil) SIMMENTAL CATTLE - Czech Fleckvieh Breeders Association, Czech Republic SIMMENTAL CATTLE - Association of Hungarian Simmental Breeders, Hungary SIMMENTAL CATTLE + SIMBRAH CATTLE - Asociacioin Mexicana de Criadores de Ganado Simmental Simbrah, A.C., Mexico SIMBRA CATTLE - Simbra Cattle Breeder's Society of Southern Africa Sindi Cattle SINDI CATTLE - Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Sindi, Brasil (Brazil) South Devon Cattle SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - North American South Devon Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - South Devon Beef Cattle Breeders Australian Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - South Devon Herd Book Society, U.K. Speckle Park Cattle SPECKLE PARK CATTLE - Canadian Speckle Park Association SPECKLE PARK CATTLE - Irish Speckle Park Cattle Society Ltd. SPECKLE PARK CATTLE - Speckle Park New Zealand Sussex Cattle SUSSEX CATTLE - Sussex Cattle Society, U.K. Tabapuã Cattle - Tabapuan Cattle TABAPUÃ CATTLE - Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Tabapuã, Brasil (Brazil) TABAPUÃ CATTLE - Associação Goiana do Tabapuã, Brasil (Brazil) Tarentaise Cattle TARENTAISE CATTLE - La race Tarentaise, France TARENTAISE CATTLE - American Tarentaise Association Texas Longhorn Cattle TEXAS LONGHORN CATTLE - Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America Tuli Cattle TULI CATTLE - Tuli Cattle Breeder's Society of South Africa Wagyu Cattle WAGYU CATTLE - Asociación Chilena de Ganado Wagyu (Wagyu Chile), Chile WAGYU CATTLE - American Wagyu Association WAGYU CATTLE - Australian Wagyu Association WAGYU CATTLE - Canadian Wagyu Association WAGYU CATTLE - New Zealand Wagyu Breeders Association Welsh Black Cattle WELSH BLACK CATTLE - Welsh Black Cattle Society

Cattle Anatomy Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals FOR MORE ANATOMY COURSES, DATABASES, ETC. SEE VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES: ANATOMY & DISSECTION GUIDES Anatomy of the Carcass ANATOMY OF THE CARCASS (FLASH) - Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association & the Cattlemen's Beef Board Multimedia Carcass Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Spanish. Examples of "Anatomy of the Carcass" Course Lessons include "...Development; 3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Fabrication Videos: Cap Removal; Chuck Roll Preparation; Chuck Roll Trim; Chuck Tender Removal; Eye of Round Trim; etc.; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Sub-primals; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; etc..." For more information see Bovine Myology or the Department of Animal Science Dental Anatomy of Cattle DENTAL ANATOMY OF CATTLE - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Cattle (Text & Images). For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Cattle, Cow, Bovine Clinical Examination, Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination & Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination Cow Physical Examination DAIRY CATTLE EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Cattle Exam Lessons (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Exam "...Examine the head for symmetry, and observe head position and any cranial nerve deficits. Assess body condition from the rear and observe the abdomen for contour and distention..." Dairy Cattle Exam Lessons include Starting Point "...The first procedure is to obtain a urine sample; The second prodedure is to insert the thermometer. The pulse can also be taken at this point; Next is the visualization of the vulvar mucous membranes..." Auscult Heart; Ping on Left; Auscult Rumen; Pinch & Grunt Tests; Examine Udder; Auscult Lungs (R); Rectal Exam; Examine Head; etc..". For more information see Dairy Cattle; Field Service; Dairy Cattle Old Site; CAL Project or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (A SECTION OF VM 616) - K. Newman, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia The Clinical Examination of the Cow - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery Service; Equine and Farm Animals; Departments & Offices; Veterinary Medical Center or the College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Examination of the Cow - Reproductive Clincal Examination of a Cow - Bovine Reproductive Clincal Examination CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW) - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). "Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories include "...History; Visual examination; Rectal palpation; Palpable changes in normal cycling cow; Ultrasound examination; Vaginal examination; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pregnancy Examination of the Cow PREGNANCY EXAMINATION OF THE COW - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Pregnancy Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Pregnancy Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Rectal palpation "...The Golden Rules of Rectal Pregnancy Exam; Technique of pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a retractable uterus; Technique for pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a non retractable uterus; Estimation of stage of pregnancy by rectal palpation; etc..." Ultrasound "...External; Intrarectal..." Milk progesterone assay; etc. For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Bull Breeding Soundness Examination BULL BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bull Breeding Soundness Examination (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bull Breeding Soundness Examination" Subject Categories include "...History; Physical Examination; Libido Testing; Testes Examination; Bull Palpation; Semen Collection; Evaluation System for BSE; Bull Infertility; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine BULL BREEDING SOUNDNESS VIDEO & SCRIPT - S. Gadberry, Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Bull Breeding Soundness Video & Script (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science Using Dentition to Age Cattle USING DENTITION TO AGE CATTLE - Policy Development Division (PDD), Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture Multimedia Cattle Dentition Publication (Text & Images). "Using Dentition to Age Cattle" Publication Discusses and Demonstrates "...types of teeth and their location in bovine jaws, deciduous incisors versus permanent incisors, eruption times for deciduous and permanent teeth and using eruption times of permanent incisors to age cattle..." For more information see the Office of Field Operations (OFO) or the Policy Development Division (PDD)

Cattle Clinical Medicine - Bovine Clinical Medicine Cattle Clinical Medicine Related Centers FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE Beef Cattle Reference Intervals, Temperature, Respiratory Rates, etc. BOVINE RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Cow; Heart Rates for Cow; Resting Respiratory Rates for Cow; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Cow; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Cow; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Cow..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA FOR LARGE ANIMALS: COW - Laboratory Animal Resources, Iowa State Unversity Multimedia Physiological Data Cow (Text & Images). Examples of Physiological Data for Cow include "...Temperature (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Respiratory (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Pulse (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Hemoglobin; PCV (Ht); RBC; WBC; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Basophils; Coagulation; Average Glucose; Average BUN; Average Calcium; Average Phosphorus; Urine SG & Urine pH; Duration; Gestation; etc..." For more information see Laboratory Animal Resources NORMAL ECG VALUES FOR VARIOUS SPECIES - BOVINE - L. Klein, Section of Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia; Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Normal ECG Values for Various Species - Bovine (Text & Images). Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG "...The purpose of this program is to aid in the interpretation of the normal and abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) of various veterinary species under anesthesia..." For more information see Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...WBC; RBC; Hb; MCV; MCH; Platelets; etc..." Serum Chemistries Reference Intervals include: "...Na; K; Anion Gap; Ga; Mg; BUN; Glucose; etc..." Bile Acids Reference Intervals; Blood Gas Analysis (arterial) Reference Intervals; Coagulation Reference Intervals; Cortisol Reference Intervals. For more information see Testing & Fees; Clinical Pathology; Diagnostic Services or the Department of Veterinary Pathology BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemistry Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine Beef Cattle Diseases Databases, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports CATTLE DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Cattle Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each "Cattle Disease" includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; The Condition and Welfare; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; Guidelines on the Disease during the Conversion Period; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet JOHNE'S INFORMATION CENTER (QUICKTIME) - M.T. Collins & E.J.B. Manning, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Johne's Disease Database, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees") Disease "...is a contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract..." Examples of "Johne's Disease" Subject Categories include "...Epidemiology; Pathology; Diagnosis; Control; Prevention; Cases; etc..." For more information see the School of Veterinary Medicine RUMINANT CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES (FLASH) - M.H. Barton, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases" Lessons include "...Bacterial Diseases Lecture; Viral Diseases Lecture; Respiratory Diseases Lecture; etc..." For more information see 5313/5301 Home Page; Michelle H. Barton's Home Page; Large Animal Medicine Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Castration of Calves Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports BULL CALF CASTRATION VIDEO - S. Gadberry, Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Bull Calf Castration Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science CASTRATION OF CALVES - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Castration of Calves Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Castration of Calves" Subject Categories include "...Castration Defined; Reasons for Castration; Managing Male Calves; Beef From Intact Bulls; Immunization as an Alternative to Castration; Castration Age; Testosterone Effect; Liveweight Gains; Choice of Castration Methods; Anaesthesia and Pain Relief; etc..." For more information see Beef - Health Management and Biosecurity; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario Ultrasound BEEF ULTRASOUND TRAINING - The National CUP Lab and Technology Center, Walter & Associates, LLC. Multimedia Beef Ultrasound Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Beef Ultrasound Lessons include: "...Acceptable Scanning Ages; Scanning Information; etc..." For more information see Walter & Associates, LLC.

Beef Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques BEEF CATTLE HERD HEALTH VACCINATION SCHEDULE - Authors: J. Powell (Extension Veterinarian), S. Jones, S. Gadberry & T. Troxel, Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Beef Cattle Vaccination Schedule Publication (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Vaccination Schedule" Technical Publication includes "...Cattle Vital Statistics; Vaccination Schedule for Cows and Bulls; Vaccination Schedule for Calves; Vaccination Schedule for Heifers..." For more information see Livestock and Forages Publications; Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service or the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR BEEF CALVES - C.V. Bagley, Extension Veterinarian, Utah State University Multimedia Vaccination Program for Beef Calves - PDR, 5 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Vaccination Program for Beef Calves" Sections include "...Vaccines to Strongly Consider; Injection Site Lesions and Beef Quality Assurance; Cautions with Vaccine Adinistration; etc..." For more information see Cooperative Extension; Department of Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) or the College of Agriculture CATTLE INJECTABLE WORMER CALCULATOR - Valley Vet Supply, Marysville, Kansas Multimedia Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator (Text & Images). Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator INPUT Values include: "...Number of Cattle to be Wormed; Average Weight per Head..." For more information see Valley Vet Supply INJECTIONS - L. Pederson, Beef Quality Assurance Specialist, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University Multimedia Injection Methods for Beef Lessons (Text & Images). Injection Methods for Beef Lessons include "...Injection Sites; Steps in Administering Injections Properly; Correct Needle Size..." For more information see Producer Manual; North Dakota Beef Quality Assurance (NDBQA); NDSU Livestock Production or NDSU Agriculture INJECTION METHODS - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Cattle Medicines and Vaccines Injection Methods Technical Reports (Text & Images). Giving Medication to Animals by Injection Subject Categories include "...Read the Label; Extra-label Use of Drugs; General Principles for Administering Injections; Injection Techniques; Consequences of Poor Injection Techniques; Records of Treatment..." For more information see Beef - Health Management and Biosecurity; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario

Beef Cattle Conformation ANALYSIS OF BEEF CATTLE CONFORMATION - B. Barham, S.M. Jones & T.R. Troxel, Department of Animal Science, Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Analysis of Beef Cattle Conformation - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Livestock and Forages Publications; Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service or the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences Beef Cattle Body Condition Scoring A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BODY CONDITION SCORING - R. Rasby, Department of Animal Science, Beef Cattle Production, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia A Practical Guide To Body Condition Scoring (Text & Images). For more information see Department of Animal Science; Learning Modules or Beef Cattle Production BODY CONDITION SCORING BEEF CATTLE (VIDEO) - Department of Animal Sciences, Managing the Forage Shortage, Purdue Agriculture, Purdue University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring Beef Cattle Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Managing the Forage Shortage or Purdue Agriculture BODY CONDITION SCORING BEEF COWS - Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring (BCS) "...Research indicates that there is a strong link between the body condition of a cow and her reproductive performance. The percentage of open cows, calving interval, and calf vigor at birth are all closely related to the body condition of cows both at calving and during the breeding season. All these factors play an important role in the economics of a beef cow-calf operation and help determine the percentage of viable calves each year..." Examples of "Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cows" Lessons include "...Body Condition Scoring System; Guidelines for Body Condition Scores; Importance of Body Condition; Nutritional Programs Using Body Condition Scores..." For more information see Beef; Publications and Educational Resources or the Virginia Cooperative Extension BODY CONDITION, NUTRITION AND REPRODUCTION OF BEEF COWS - Dennis B. Herd (Professor Emeritus) and L. R. Sprott (Professor Emeritus), Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows - PDF, 12 Pages (Text & Images). Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows Subject Categories include "...Practical Importance of Body Condition Scoring; Body Condition Scores; Guidelines for BCS; Effect on Reproductive Performance; Critical BCS; Supplemental Feeding Based on BCS; Nutritional Management; etc..." For more information see Beef Cattle Publications; Beef Cattle; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences BODY CONDITION SCORING VIDEO - S. Gadberry, Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Body Condition Scoring (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science Beef Cattle Frame Scores, Feeder Cattle Grades, Feeder Calf Grading System FRAME SCORES AND FEEDER CATTLE GRADES - Authors: R. Torel, B. Bruce & J.D. Dansie; College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada Multimedia Frame Scores and Feeder Cattle Grades (Text & Images). Frame Scores and Feeder Cattle Grades "...Frame scores are classifications of skeletal size. Skeletal size indicates mature proportions and subsequently cattle growth patterns..." Frame Scores and Feeder Cattle Grades includes "...205 day and 365 day Height Adjustment Factors and Formulas; Frame score formulas and charts for bulls; Frame score formulas and charts for heifers; Feeder Cattle Grades; etc..." For more information see Publications; University of Nevada Cooperative Extension or the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources FRAME SCORE, FRAME SIZE AND WEIGHT - Authors: S.P. Hammack & R.J. Gill; Produced by AgriLife Communications, The Texas A&M System; Hosted by the Grazing Animal Nutrition Lab, Center for Natural Resource Information Technology, Texas AgriLife Research, The Texas A&M University System Multimedia Frame Score, Frame Size and Weight - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see the Grazing Animal Nutrition Lab or the Center for Natural Resource Information Technology UNITED STATES STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FEEDER CATTLE - Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture Multimedia U.S. Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle (Text & Images). U.S. Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle Sections include "...Classes of Slaughter and Feeder Cattle; Feeder Cattle Grades; Application of Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle; Grades of Thrifty Feeder Cattle (Frame Size); Grades of Thrifty Feeder Cattle (Thickness); etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Marketing Service Live Cattle Grading Demonstration LIVE CATTLE GRADING DEMONSTRATION VIDEO - Rickey Wiedower, Event: Little Red River Beef Cattle Conference, Sponsored by: Farm Credit - Ag Heritage and Western Arkansas; Hosted by the Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Live Cattle Grading Demonstration - 28 Minute Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science Beef Cattle Udder Scoring AGA'S UDDER SCORING SYSTEM - American Gelbvieh Association Multimedia Beef Cattle Udder Scoring Technical Publication (Text & Images). Click on "Understanding the Gelbvieh Udder Scoring System". Udder Scoring System "...Udder and teat soundness are a concern for a number of reasons: 1) labor associated with extra costs and reduced convenience; 2) longevity, which may be reduced because of injury or mastitis; 3) calf performance, affected by a reduction in milk flow, or..." Udder Scoring System includes "...Udder Scores for Teat Size and Suspension..." For more information see Library or the American Gelbvieh Association A GUIDE TO UDDER AND TEAT SCORING BEEF COWS - R. Rasby, Department of Animal Science, Beef Cattle Production, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia A Guide to Udder and Teat Scoring Beef Cows (Text & Images). A Guide to Udder and Teat Scoring Beef Cows "...The conformation of a beef cow’s teats and udder are important in a profitable cow/calf enterprise. Females with poor udder and teat conformation are a management challenge for commercial cow/calf producers..." For more information see Department of Animal Science; Learning Modules or Beef Cattle Production Beef Cattle Herd Management Calendar BEEF HERD MANAGEMENT CALENDAR: FOR LATE MARCH CALVING COWS - Beef Cattle Production, Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia Beef Cattle Management (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Herd Management Calendar "...The beef production calendar is a management tool for producers to help them in scheduling practices pertaining to the cow herd over a 12 month period..." For more information see Learning Modules or Beef Cattle Production

Breeding Systems, Crossbreeding, Color Patterns, Genetic Evaluation Systems, etc. Lectures, Publications, Handbooks, etc. BREEDPLAN - Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, A Joint Unit of New South Wales State Department of Agriculture and the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia Multimedia Genetic Evaluation System for Beef Cattle Breeders Database (Text & Images). BREEDPLAN "...is a modern genetic evaluation system for beef cattle breeders. It is based in Australia, with clients worldwide..." "...uses the world’s most advanced genetic evaluation system (based on Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology) to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (eg. weight, carcase, fertility)..." For more information see Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit IV: BREEDING SYSTEMS - Author: S.P. Hammack, Professor Emeritus & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist; Extension Beef Cattle Specialists; Extension Programs, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Breeding Systems - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Breeding Systems" Subject Categories include "...Mating Plans Random Mating; Pedigree Mating; Phenotype Mating. Crossbreeding Heterosis; Breed Combination; Complementarity. Types of Breeding Systems "...Continuous Systems (Straightbreeding; True Rotations; Sire Rotations); Terminal Systems (Static Terminal; Rotation Terminals; Composites). Breeding Systems and Breeding Groups One breeding group; Two breeding groups; Three breeding groups. Efficiencies of Breeding Systems; etc..." For more information see Publications; Beef Cattle; Extension Beef Cattle Specialists; Extension Programs or the Department of Animal Science CROSSBREEDING SYSTEMS FOR BEEF CATTLE - Author: P.T. Anderson, Beef Cattle Extension Animal Scientist, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota Multimedia Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle (Text & Images). Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle "...Crossbreeding offers two primary advantages: heterosis (also called hybrid vigor) and the opportunity for breed complementarity. When the performance of crossbred offspring exceeds the performance of the purebred parents, the difference is called heterosis..." Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle Subject Categories includes "...Maximizing Heterosis; Breed Complementarity; Crossbreeding Systems Two-Breed Cross; Two-Breed Rotational Cross; Three-Breed Rotational Cross; Static Terminal Cross; Rotational Terminal Sire. Matching Systems with Situations; etc..." For more information see University of Minnesota Extension or the Department of Animal Science CROSSBREEDING BEEF CATTLE - Authors: D.D. Simms, K.O. Zoellner & R.R. Schales; Department of Animal Sciences & Industry; College of Agriculture, Kansas State Research & Extension, Kansas State University Multimedia Crossbreeding Beef Cattle - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Crossbreeding Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...What Determines the Level of Heterosis?; Selection of Breeds for a Crossbreeding Program; Importance of Breed Differences; Practical Crossbreeding Programs Two-Breed Rotation; Three-Breed Rotation; Terminal Sire System; Rota-Terminal Crossbreeding System; Multi-Year Bull Breed System. Comparison of Crossbreeding Programs; etc..." For more information see the Beef Breeding & Genetics; Research & Extension; Beef; Species or the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry CROSSBREEDING FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION - Author: Bob Weaber, Animal Sciences Extension & the Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri; Hosted by the Department of Animal & Food Sciences, University of Kentucky Multimedia Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production - PDF, 7 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production" Subject Categories include "...Why Is It So Important to Have Crossbred Cows?; Crossbreeding Systems Two-Breed Rotation; Three-Breed Rotation; Two-Breed Rotational/Terminal Sire; Terminal Cross with Straightbred Females; Rotate Bull Every 4 Years; Composite Breeds (2-Breed, 3-Breed, 4-Breed); etc. Crossbreeding Challenges; etc..." For more information see the Bob Weaber's Home Page or the Department of Animal Sciences COLOR PATTERNS IN IN CROSSBRED BEEF - Author: John Evans, Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). "...A knowledge of the genetic aspects of hair color, and experience, allows one to predict with some degree of accuracy the color pattern to expect among calves when crossing breeds..." Examples of "Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef" Subject Categories include "...Basic body colors of cattle and the breeds identified with those colors; Expected color patterns when crossing breeds of various colors; Expected offspring color patterns (from a three-way cross using the F1 cow); Breeds which commonly leave specific color markings suggesting their presence in crossbred calves; etc. For more information see Animals; Topical List or the Oklahoma State University NAAB DATABASES & BREEDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Multimedia Beef Cattle Breeding Databases & Educational Materials (Text & Images). National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) unites "...those individuals and organizations engaged in the artificial insemination of cattle and other livestock into an affiliated federation operating under self-imposed standards of performance and to conduct and promote the mutual interest and ideals of its members..." For more information see the National Association of Animal Breeders Examples of Databases & Educational Materials include NAAB AI Sire (Cross Reference) Database International Sire Evaluation Database Educational Materials Examples of Educational Materials include "...AI vs. Natural Service; Estimated Relative Conception Rate (ERCR); Synchronization Protocols for Beef Cows and Heifers; AI; etc..."

Expected Progeny Difference (EPD), Pelvic Measurements, etc. Courses, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCE (EPD): PART 1, BACKGROUND ON BREEDING VALUE ESTIMATION - Authors: J. Evans & D.S. Buchanan, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part 1, Background on Breeding Value Estimation (Text & Images). Examples of "Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part 1, Background on Breeding Value Estimation" Sections include "...Breeding value; Expected Progeny Difference; Genetic evaluation; etc..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Animals; Topical List; Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets or the Department of Animal Science Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part II, Part III & Part IV Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part II, Growth Trait EPDs Examples of "Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part II, Growth Trait EPDs" Sections include "...Birth Weight EPD; Weaning Weight EPD; earling Weight EPD; Breed average EPD and Base Year; etc..." Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part III, Maternal Trait EPDs Examples of "Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part III, Maternal Trait EPDs" Sections include "...Milk EPD; Combined Maternal EPD; Calving Ease EPDs; etc..." Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part IV, Use of EPDs Examples of "Expected Progeny Difference (EPD): Part IV, Use of EPDs" Sections include "...Use of EPDs for selection in purebred herds; Use of EPDs for selection in commercial herds; Procedure to calculate Pedigree EPD; etc..." PELVIC MEASUREMENTS AND CALVING DIFFICULTY - Authors: David J. Patterson and William O. Herring, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Pelvic Measurements and Calving Difficulty (Text & Images). Pelvic Measurements and Calving Difficulty "...the single major cause of dystocia is a disproportion between size of the calf at birth (birth weight) and the cow's birth canal (pelvic area)..." For more information see Beef; Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension Reproduction, Bovine Theriogenology, Estrus Synchronization, etc. Courses, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. BOVINE THERIOGENOLOGY - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bovine Theriogenology Course (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bovine Theriogenology" Course Chapters include "...The Bovine Estrous Cycle; Clinical Examination of the Cow Pregnancy Examination of the Cow; Prolonged Interestrous Intervals; Bovine Infertility and 'Repeat Breeder'; Disturbances of the bovine estrous cycle: Anestrus; Bovine Abortion; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE VISUAL GUIDE TO BOVINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project Multimedia Bovine Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Bovine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Placenta; Reproductive Management; Obstetrics; Postpartum Care; Pregnancy; Accidents of Gestation; Teratology; Abortion; Reproduction Technology (Transrectal Ultrasonography); Male Reproductive System..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project APPLIED REPRODUCTIVE STRATEGIES IN BEEF CATTLE - Beef Reproduction Task Force; Hosted by the University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska Multimedia Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Publications - PDF (Text & Images). Examples of "Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle" Publications include "...2011 Estrus Synchronization Protocols for HEIFERS and COW; The Bovine Estrous Cycle; Detection of Standing Estrus in Cattle; Estrus Synchronization Planner; Use of Natural Service Sires with Synchronized Estrus; etc..." For more information see the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC) CATTLE REPRODUCTION - J. Paterson & R. Endecott, Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University Multimedia Beef Cattle ReproductionLessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Reproduction" Subject Categories include "...How Does Nutrition Influence Reproduction of the Range Cow?; Optimizing Reproductive Performance; Use of Crossbreeding to make Production Gains; Managing the Postpartum Interval; Calving First Calf Heifers; Cowboy Obstetrics: Assisting with Calving; etc..." For more information see the Beef Cattle; Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service or the Department of Animal and Range Sciences FUNDAMENTALS OF BEEF REPRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: FOCUS ON ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION - Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Fundamentals of Beef Reproduction and Management: Focus on Estrus Synchronization Courses (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). "Fundamentals of Beef Reproduction and Management: Focus on Estrus Synchronization" "...The largest cause of reproductive loss in beef herds is that cows fail to become pregnant during the breeding season. Heifers and cows fail to become pregnant because..." "Fundamentals of Beef Reproduction and Management: Focus on Estrus Synchronization" Courses include "..."Estrus Synchronization" Course Modules include Physiological principles that underlie estrus synchronization; An overview of commercially available estrus synchronization products. "Synchronization Protocols in Beef Heifers and Cows" Course Modules include Recommended Protocols to Synchronize Estrus in Beef Heifers; Recommended Protocols to Synchronize Estrus in Beef Heifers. "Management Considerations" Course Modules include Management Considerations Related to Estrus Synchronization & AI; Impacts of Estrus Synchronization on Reproductive Management..." For more information see Resources; Animal Sciences Extension or Animal Sciences FOR ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION CALCULATORS & SPREADSHEETS SEE AGRICULTURE CENTER - CATTLE & BEEF: BEEF PREGNANCY CALCULATORS, APPLETS & SPREADSHEETS Sire Selection Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals SIRE SELECTION MANUAL - National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) Multimedia Beef Sire Selection Manual (Text & Images). Examples of the Beef "Sire Selection Manual" Chapters include "...The Importance of Sire Selection; Assessing Management, Resources, and Marketing; Genetic Principles; Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production; Breed and Composite Selection; Data Collection and Interpretation; Interpretation and Utilization of Expected Progeny Differences; The Role of Economically Relevant and Indicator Traits; Visual and Phenotypic Evaluation of Bulls; DNA-Based Technologies; etc..." For more information see the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) Semen Collection & Artificial Insemination Courses, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. BULL SEMEN COLLECTION & COW ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Bull Semen Collecion Video & Cow Artificial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources SEMEN COLLECTION FROM BULLS - Author: M. Rouge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Semen Collection from Bulls Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Semen Collection from Bulls "...A large majority of dairy cows in the US, Canada and European countries are artificially inseminated. Artificial insemination of beef cows is also popular, particularly in purebred herds. T he advantage of AI over natural service is that it facilitates rapid genetic improvement by allowing use of only the top bulls..." For more information see Collection and Evaluation of Semen; Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Calving Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Handbooks, Manuals, etc. CALVING SCHOOL HANDBOOK - B. Zollinger & D. Hansen, Department of Animal Sciences, & the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Calving School Handbook - PDF, 96 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Calving School Handbook" Sections & Subsections include Reproductive Process in Cattle "...Puberty; Breeding: Biological Principles & Management Concepts; Conception & Pregancy; Calving; etc..." General Considerations "...Calving Managemet; Factors Influencing Dystocia; Factors Associated with Dystocia in Beef Heifers; etc..." Handling Calving Problems; "...Stages of Normal Calving or Parturition; Steps in the Calving Process; Handling Caving Difficulties; Assisting at Birth; etc..." Developing Heifers; Target Body Weight of Breeds; Effective Heifer Development; Pelvic Size Data & Considerations; etc..." General Nutrition; Male Influences on Dystocia; etc..." For more information see Cattle; Animal Sciences Extension or the Department of Animal Sciences CALVING SCHOOL HANDBOOK - Authors: R. Cooke (Beef Cattle Specialist, Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Burns Station, Oregon State University), A. Villarroel & C. Estill (Rural Veterinary Practice, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University); Hosted by the: OSU Beef Cattle Sciences, Oregon State University Multimedia Calving School Handbook - PDF, 29 Pages (Text & Images), Examples of "Calving School Handbook" Chapters include "...Cow Reproductive Tract; The Calving Process; Calving Assistance; Calving Facilities; etc..." For more information see Extension Publications; OSU Beef Cattle Sciences; Reinaldo Cooke's Home Page; Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC); Charles T. Estill's Home Page or the College of Veterinary Medicine THE CALVING SCHOOL PROCESS - Charles T. Estill, Department of Animal Sciences, & the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia The Calving Process - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Cattle; Animal Sciences Extension or the Department of Animal Sciences Casting a Cow Videos CASTING A COW VIDEO - W.M. Hilton, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University Multimedia Casting a Cow Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Mark Hilton's Home Page or the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Beef Cow C Section Videos: Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 BEEF COW C SECTION PART 1 VIDEO - Clear Creek Ranch, Hosted by: youtube.com Multimedia Beef Cow C Section Part 1 Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). BEEF COW C SECTION PART 2 VIDEO - Clear Creek Ranch, Hosted by: youtube.com Multimedia Beef Cow C Section Part 2 Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). BEEF COW C SECTION PART 3 VIDEO - Clear Creek Ranch, Hosted by: youtube.com Multimedia Beef Cow C Section Part 3 Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). BEEF COW C SECTION PART 4 VIDEO - Clear Creek Ranch, Hosted by: youtube.com Multimedia Beef Cow C Section Part 4 Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).

Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. Textbooks, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF BEEF CATTLE (2000) - Subcommitee of Beef Cattle Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture, Natural Resources Council; Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle" Textbook Chapters include "...Energy; Protein; Growth and Body Reserves; Reproduction; Minerals; Vitamins and Waters; Feed Intake; Implications of Stress; Tables of Nutrient Requirements; Composition of Selected Feeds; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press BACKGROUNDING - Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Backgrounding (Text & Images). Backgrounding "...The primary objective of backgrounding is to ensure optimal growth and development of the muscle and frame of the calf, while avoiding excess fat deposition..." Examples of "Backgrounding" Categories include "...Backgrounding - Feeder Cattle Nutrition; Beef Backgrounding Facilities; Beef Cattle Feeding Systems; etc..." For more information see the Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture BEEF CATTLE MINERAL NUTRITION - Authors: M. Ward & G. Lardy, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, North Dakota University Multimedia Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition "...Minerals are very important for normal bodily function and physiological processes such as lactation and reproduction. Producers need to pay attention to dietary levels and the animal's requirements to meet their herd's needs cost effectively..." Examples of "Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition" Subject Categories include "...Macrominerals; Trace Minerals; Reading a Mineral Tag; Sources of Minerals..." For more information see Beef Publications; Livestock Publications; Publications; NDSU Agricultural or the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR BEEF CATTLE - Authors: C. Hale & K.C. Olson, Department of Animal Sciences, MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle (Text & Images). Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle "...Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements for normal bodily maintenance, growth, and reproduction..." Examples of "Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Functions of minerals; Animal requirements Mineral requirements and maximum tolerable levels for beef cattle; Source, empirical formulas, mineral concentrations and relative bioavailabilities of common mineral sources; Composition of mineral supplements; etc. Supplementation strategies; etc..." For more information see Animal Science Publications; Agriculture Publications; Extension publications or the MU Extension

National Cattlemen's Beef Association's IRM Redbook Worksheet (A Companion Tool to the Redbook) NCBA'S IRM REDBOOK WORKSHEET (SPREADSHEET OPENS ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - Worksheet Author: Bruce Godfrey (Extension Farm Management Specialist, Utah State University); Published by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. National Cattlemen's Beef Association's IRM Redbook Worksheet "...is a great companion tool to the Redbook in that you can enter and analyze the data that you have recorded in the field..." Examples of "IRM Redbook" Spreadsheet Sections & Subsections includes Cow Inventory Record "...Cow Herd Inventory; Exposed Cow Herd Inventory - Beginning of Breeding Season..." Bull Inventory - Breeding Soundness Examination Record "...Number, Breed, Body Condition, Number Tested, etc..." Pasture Usage Record; SPA Performance Measures Record "...Breeding; Pregnancy Check; Weaning; Calving; etc..." Calf Information Record "...Cow ID, Calf ID, Sire ID, Date of Birth, etc..." Body Condition Score Record; Calving Activity Data Record; Calf Health Record; Cattle Sales Record; Death Losses Record; AI Breeding Record; etc. For more information see Redbook; Available in the NCBA Store; Information or the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Beef Cattle Management & Production Courses, Guidelines, Textbooks, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. - All Inclusive Beef Cattle Management & Production Costs, Economics, etc. Calculators FOR BEEF CATTLE MANAGEMENT CALCULATORS, RELATING TO BUDGET, COSTS, ECONOMICS, NUTRITION, MILK PRODUCTION, ETC. SEE THE CALCULATORS ONLINE CENTER: AGRICULTURE SECTION III: LIVESTOCK - CATTLE/BEEF Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement GUIDELINE FOR UNIFORM BEEF IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS - Editors: L.V. Cundiff, L. Dale Van Vleck & W.D. Hohenboken; Publisher: Beef Improvement Federation; Beef Improvement Federation Multimedia Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs - PDF, 183 Pages (Text & Images). Click on BIF Guidelines. Examples of "Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs" Chapters & Appendixes include "...Chapter 2: Breeding Herd Evaluation; Calving difficulty or ease scores; Disposal codes: Birth to weaning; Weaning to two years of age; Mature cows and bulls; Udder Suspension and Teat Size Scores; Measures of Sire or Herd Reproductive Efficiency; etc. Chapter 3: Animal Evaluation; Chapter 4: Biotechnology; Chapter 5: National Cattle Evaluation; etc. Beef Performance Glossary; Appenixes NAAB Uniform Coding System for Identifying Semen; Marbling Scores and Quality Grades in the U.S. and Canada; Threshold Traits; etc..." For more information see the Beef Improvement Federation Breeder Guides, Manuals, etc. AHCA HIGHLIAND BREEDER'S GUIDE - American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA) Multimedia AHCA Highland Breeder's Guide - PDF, 67 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "AHCA Highland Breeder's Guide" Chapters & Subchapters include "...Highland Breed Characteristics; Genetics and Selection (Structural Correctness in Beef Cattle) Beef Cattle Skeletal Structure; Feet and Pasterns (Excessive Hoof Growth; Scissor (Curled Claws); Steep Pasterns and Weak Pasterns; etc.) The Hind & Fore Limbs (Cow-Hocks; Bow-Legged; Postleged: Sickled; etc.) The Topline, Head, Sheath, Prepuce and Mammary System; etc. Cattle Nutrition; Cattle Reproduction; Beef Cattle Management; etc..." For more information see the American Highland Cattle Association Beef Cattle Management & Production Courses, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. - All Inclusive BEEF - MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Beef Cattle Breeding; Beef Cattle Feeding; Beef Cattle Health; Beef Cattle Management; etc..." For more information see Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension Examples from over "50" "Beef Cattle" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow Pelvic Measurements and Calving Difficulty Vitamins for Beef Cattle Common Internal Parasites of Cattle BEEF CATTLE - J. Paterson & R. Endecott, Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Animal Health; Beef Quality Assurance; Cattle Nutrition; Cattle Reproduction; Drought and Water; Livestock Identification; etc..." For more information see the Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service or the Department of Animal and Range Sciences Examples from over "50" "Beef Cattle" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports Cattle Nutrition Examples of "Beef Cattle Nutrition" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Supplementing cattle on dormant pastures during the fall and winter; Supplementing Winter Rations with Grain: good or bad nutrition strategy?; Can Corn Replace Hay for Wintering Cows?; Forage Quality Influences Beef Cow Performance and Reproduction; etc..." Livestock Identification Examples of "Livestock Identification" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...National Animal Identification System (NAIS); Livestock ID - Age and Source Verification; etc..." BEEF CATTLE MANAGEMENT - CATTLEMAN'S LIBRARY - CSU Beef Team, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Beef Cattle Management - Cattleman's Library (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Management - Cattleman's Library" Sections include "...Producer Management Guides; Nutrition; Reproduction; Range & Pasture; Management; Marketing; Finance; etc..." For more information see CSU Beef Team or the Department of Animal Sciences BEEF PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: THE TENNESSEE CATTLE LANE (REAL PLAYER) - C.D. Lane, Jr., The Tennessee Cattle Lane, Beef Extension Program, Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, University of Tennessee Multimedia Beef Production and Management Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Beef Production and Management" Video Sections & Video Lessons include Beef Quality Assurance Videos include "... Beef Producers Must Select Proper Needles For Injections Video; Beef Quality Assurance Video..." Examples from over "4" Breeding Videos include "...Breeding Soundness Examination for Bulls Video; Selecting Replacement Heifers Video; Selecting Replacement Heifers Video; etc..." Examples from over "25" Management Videos include "...Body Condition of Beef Cows Must Be Maintained Video; Culling Animals Based on Disposition Video; Hay Storage Video; Implant Cattle Properly Video; Methods of Animal Identification Video; etc..." Examples from over "20" Nutrition Videos include "...Creep Feeding Beef Calves Video; Fundamentals of Feed Mixing Video; Fundamentals of Supplement Selection Video; Mineral Fundamentals In The Beef Herd Video; Prevent Grass Tetany Video; etc..." For more information see Clyde Lane Jr.'s Home Page; Beef Publications; Beef Extension Program or the Department of Animal Science BEEF PRODUCTION - Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC), Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Beef Production & Economics Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Production & Economics" Publications & Technical Reports include "...Cow/Calf Cost of Production Analysis; Effect of Controlled Release Fertilizer; Winter Feeding Systems on Beef Cow Performance; Steer Performance Grazing Hybrid Bromegrass; etc..." For more information see Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC) or the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PANI) BEEF - Beef Center, Univeristy of Minnesota Extension, Department of Animal Science, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Scineces, Univeristy of Minnesota Multimedia Beef Cattle Courses, Lessons, Publications, Webcasts & Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Beef Management; Beef Nutrition; Beef Reproduction & Breeding; Animal ID; Beef Cattle Handling & Beef Cattle Facilities; Carcass Quality; etc..." For more information see the Univeristy of Minnesota Extension; Department of Animal Science or the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Scineces Examples from over "200" Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Beef Management: Cow/Calf Management Examples of "Cow/Calf Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Managing Mother's Milk-Colostrum; Creep Feeding Calves; Managing Your Calving Season; Building and Managing Super Calf Hutches; etc..." Beef Management: Feedlot Management Examples of "Feedlot Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Implant Strategies for Grid Marketed Cattle; Feedlot Receiving; Feedlot Bloat; Matching cattle type and feedlot performance; etc..." Beef Nutrition: Cow/Calf Nutrition Examples of "Cow/Calf Nutrition" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Pasture Supplementation of Beef Cattle; Winter Feeding Forages for Beef Cows; Managing Feef Cow Condition Ccores through Feeding; Grazing Systems Planning Guide; etc..." Animal ID Animal ID Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...An Introduction to Electronic Animal ID and Comparison of Technologies; Cattle ID Tags and Readers; etc..." BEEF - Extension Beef Team, Ohio State University Extension, College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories which include over "75" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Beef Cattle Management; Beef Cattle Nutrition; Forages - Grazing; Beef Cattle Health; Beef Cattle Reproduction; Beef Cattle Facilities; etc..." For more information see the Department of Animal Sciences; Ohio State University Extension or the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences BEEF - Beef Exension Programs, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), University of Tennesse Multimedia Beef Cattle Publications & Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories which include over "150" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Beef Quality Assurance; Beef Breeding and Beef Genetics; Integrated Resource Management; Beef Marketing; Beef Nutrition and Forage Utilization; Beef Management and Beef Health; Beef Reproduction; etc..." For more information see the Department of Animal Science or the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) BEEF - Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories which include over "100" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Business & Marketing; Drought Management; Beef Cattle Facilities & Equipment; General Management; Beef Cattle Genetics & Beef Cattle Selection; Beef Cattle Health; Beef Cattle Nutrition; Pasture, Range & Forage; Beef Cattle Reproduction & Calving; Stocker Cattle; etc..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences BEEF - Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Beef Management; Beef Feeding & Beef Nutrition; Beef Marketing; etc..." For more information see INAR Publications or the Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources RANCHERS MANAGEMENT GUIDE (BEEF CATTLE) - Maintained by R. Gum and R. Tronstad, Design and Artwork by L. Phipps, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Collete of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona Multimedia Ranch Management Guide for Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text and Images). Examples of "Arizona Ranchers' Management Guide for Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Rangeland Management "...Poisonous Plants on Rangelands; Grazing Cell Management; Range Management Terms/Definitions; Monitoring Rangeland Browse Vegetation; Using Salt for Livestock; Strategies for Managing Grazing Allotments on Public Lands..." Ranch Business Management and Policy Issues "...The Economics of Shrinkage; Comparison of Livestock Marketing Alternatives; Livestock Hedging Using Futures or Options; Using Options to Control Livestock Feed Costs; Value of Pregnancy Testing; etc..." Genetics & Reproduction; Production & Management Decisions; Animal Care & Health Maintenance; Range Cattle Nutrition; Ranch Business Management; etc.." For more information see Research & Publications or the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics SMALL FARMS BEEF PRODUCTION - Small Farms Program, Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon State University Multimedia Small Farms Beef Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Farms Beef Production" Subject Categories include Breeds, Reproduction & Calving "...Choosing and Managing Young Bulls; Calving Difficulties in Beef Cattle; Weaning Management for Calves; Raising Newborn Calves; etc..." Beef Production; Beef Nutrition; Beef Health; etc..." For more information see Small Farms; Agriculture or the Oregon State University Extension Service Cow Culling, Identifying Cull Cows, etc. IDENTIFYING CULL COWS VIDEO - Eldon Cole, Livestock Specialist, Lawrence County MU Extension Center, University of Missouri; Event: North Central Arkansas Beef Cattle Conference; Hosted by the Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Identifying Cull Cows - 29 Minute Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Eldon Cole's Home Page; Lawrence County MU Extension Center; U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science COW CULLING CONSIDERATIONS VIDEO - Don Hubbell & Paul McNeil, Events: River Vally Beef Cattle Conference & the Lewis Livestock Auction; Hosted by the Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Cow Culling Considerations - 24 Minute Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science

Hoof Trimming CATTLE & DAIRY CATTLE HOOF TRIMMING VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS - YouTube Multimedia Cattle and & Dairy Cattle Hoof Trimming Video Demonstrations (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Branding, Ear Tagging, Tattooing, Dehorning & Electronic Identification Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports Dehorning Cattle DEHORNING CATTLE - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales Government, Australia Multimedia Dehorning Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dehorning Cattle" Publication Subject Categories includes "...When to Dehorn; Facilities and Restraint; Hygiene and Care of Equipment; Anatomy: where to Cut and Apply Dehorners; Methods of Dehorning; Treatment after Dehorning; Horn Tipping; etc..." For more information see Husbandry; Beef Cattle; Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries DEHORNING CALVES - F.M. Hopkins (Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine), J.B. Neel & F.D. Kirpatrick (Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources), University of Tennessee Multimedia Dehorning Calves Guide - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Dehorning Calves Guide" Subject Categories include "...Restraint Can Prevent Injury to Both the Producer and the Animal; Correct Dehorning Prevents Future Growth; Methods of Dehorning; Chemical Dehorning Works Well with Young Calves; Tube Dehorning Can Remove Horns from Calves Less Than 2 Months of Age 5; Hot Iron Dehorning Can Work Well with Young Calves; Barnes Dehorners Work by Cutting the Horns Off Young Calves; Saws, Wires and Keystone Dehorners Are Methods to Remove Horns from Older Cattle; etc..." For more information see UT Extension Publications; Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences or the Department of Animal Science DEHORNING OF BEEF CALVES - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Dehorning of Beef Calves Guide (Text & Images). Examples of "Dehorning of Beef Calves" Subject Categories include "...Introduction; Dehorning of Older Cattle; The Importance of Age; When to Dehorn; Timing of Operations; Methods of Removing Horns; Using Anaesthesia for Dehorning; Disinfection of Equipment; etc..." For more information see Beef - Health Management and Biosecurity; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario Calf Branding, Ear Tagging & Dehorning Video Lessons with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound CALF BRANDING; EAR TAGGING & DEHORNING (QUICKTIME) - V Bar V Ranch Agriculture Experiment Station, Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona Multimedia Calf Branding, Ear Tagging & Dehorning Video Lesson (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Calves "...approximately 3 weeks old are brought through the chutes for a general health exam, and are vaccinated, ear tagged, dehorned, and bled (blood is drawn for DNA testing)..." For more information see the V Bar V Ranch Agriculture Experiment Station; Arizona Agricultural Experiment Stations or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Livestock Tagging LIVESTOCK TAGGING - Authors: C. Richards & R. Gosz; Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (DASNR), Oklahoma State University Multimedia Livestock Tagging - PDF, 2 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Beef Cattle; Animals; Topical List or OSU Fact Sheets Cattle Tattooing TATTOOING - American Angus Association Multimedia Tattooing Lesson (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see the Angus Education Center or the American Angus Association Cattle Branding, Branding Irons & Branding Laws FREEZE BRANDING - MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Beef Cattle Freeze Branding Lessons (Text & Images). Freeze Branding Cattle "...as a method of livestock identification has been received with enthusiasm. When super-cold or chilled branding irons are applied to the hide of the animal, the pigment-producing cells are destroyed or altered..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension FREEZEBRANDING - American Angus Association Multimedia Freezebranding Lesson (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see the Angus Education Center or the American Angus Association READING CATTLE BRANDS & U.S. STATE BRAND LAWS - Ranch Irons, Texas Multimedia Cattle Branding, Freeze Branding, Hot Brand Irons, Reading Cattle Brands & U.S. State Cattle & Livestock Brans Law (Text & Images). Cattle Brands are read the same way: "...Read a brand from left to right, Read a brand from top to bottom, and finally, Read a brand from outside to inside when the brand has a character than encloses another..." For more information see Ranch Irons HORSE AND CATTLE THREE-PIECE BRANDS - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, State of Queensland, Australia Multimedia Horse & Cattle Three-piece Brands Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Three-piece Brands "...are the foundation for establishing legal ownership of horses and cattle in Queensland..." Examples of "Horse & Cattle Three-piece Brands" Subject Categories include "...Physical description; Three-piece horse and cattle brand series; Crossbranding; Positions for branding horses and cattle; etc..." For more information see the Horse & Cattle; Branding and earmarking livestock in Queensland; Identifying, moving and selling livestock; Animal industries or the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry BRANDING - Livestock Identification Services Ltd., Government of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Multimedia Branding Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Branding Lessons & Technical Reports" include "...Hot Iron Branding; Freeze Branding; Branding Irons; Electronic Identification; etc..." For more information see Livestock Identification Services Ltd.

Beef Cattle Stockyards, Lairages, Corrals, Races, Chutes, Loading Ramps Design, Building Plans, etc. SQUEEZE CHUTE VIDEO (REAL PLAYER) - C.D. Lane, Jr., The Tennessee Cattle Lane, Beef Extension Program, Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, University of Tennessee Multimedia Squeeze Chute Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Management; The Tennessee Cattle Lane; Clyde Lane Jr.'s Home Page; Beef Publications; Beef Extension Program or the Department of Animal Science BUILDING & EQUIPMENT PLANS: BEEF CATTLE - J.R. Bicudo, L. Turner & G. Rajput, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), College of Agriculture & the College of Engineering, University of Kentucky Multimedia Beef Cattle Ranch Building & Equipment Plans (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Ranch Building & Equipment Plans" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Feeding Barns Building Plans "...Confinement Beef Barn; Beef Feeding Pens - Counter-Sloped; etc..." Corral Layouts Building Plans "...Two-Pen Corral; Corral with Curved Chute; Cattle Working Chute; etc..." Loading Chutes Building Plans "...Moveable Chute for Loating Cattle; Loading Ramp and Six-Way Sorting Trap; etc..." Stocks Building Plans and Equipment Plans "...Cutting Gate Tower and Chute; Cattle Guards; Breeding Chute for Beef Cattle; etc..." Calf Handling Building Plans "...Calf Creep Feeder; Tilting Calf Table; Pasture Creep Gate; Calf Creep; etc..." For more information see Building & Equipment Plans; BAE Extension or the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) DESIGN OF STOCKYARDS, LAIRAGES, CORRALS, RACES, CHUTES AND LOADING RAMP - T. Grandin Multimedia Design of Livestock Handling Systems, Cattle Corrals, Stockyards Plans, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images & Animations). Design of Livestock Handling Systems, Cattle Corrals, Stockyards Plans, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Drawings for Cattle Ranches "...Basic Cattle Layout; Basic Forcing Pen; Economy Corral Layout; Ranch Soring Pens; Feedlot Handling; Curved Corral System; etc..." Slaughter Plant Facilities for Cattle and Pigs; Computer Aided Drawings of Cattle Corral Designs; Non Slip Flooring for Livestock Handling; Directions for Laying Out Curved Cattle Handling Facilities; etc. For more information see Temple Grandin's Web Page Examples of "Temple Grandin's" Videos include Proper Operation of Cattle Squeeze Chutes Video Design of Curved Cattle Corrals, Yards, Races, and Chutes Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports BEHAVIOUR OF CATTLE, PIGS, BUFFALO & ANTELOPE DURING HANDLING AND TRANSPORT - T. Grandin Multimedia Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Temple Grandin's Web Page Examples of "Behaviour of Cattle, Pigs, Buffalo & Antelope During Handling & Transport" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Examples of "Recommended Basic Livestock Handling" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance; Identifying Common Distractions; Using Prods and Persuaders Properly; Moving Cattle out of Pens and Sorting; Importance of reducing noise when handling livestock; Low Stress Methods for Moving and Herding Cattle on Pastures, Paddocks, and large Feedlot Pens; etc..." Training Tips For Flighty, Very Excitable Animals Recommended Trucking Practices Practical Euthanasia of Beef Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian PRACTICAL EUTHANASIA OF CATTLE - American Association of Bovine Practitoners Multimedia Practical Euthanasia of Cattle - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Practical Euthanasia of Cattle Considerations for the Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter and Veterinarian. For more information see Resources or American Association of Bovine Practitoners

Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle, Yield Grading, Beef Quality, Rendering Yields, etc. FOR YIELD GRADING, BEEF QUALITY & RENDERING YIELDS CALCULATORS & SPREADSHEETS SEE BEEF CALCULATORS, ETC.: YIELD GRADING, BEEF QUALITY & RENDERING YIELDS GUIDE TO EVALUATION OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE - D. Griffin, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle - PDF (Text & Images). Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle "...Explanation of Factors Used in Slaughter Cattle Yield and Quality Grading..." For more information see Davey Griffin's Home Page; Beef Cattle Publications; Beef Cattle; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Beef Cutout Calculator, Myology of the Beef Animal & Meat Science Beef Cutout Calculator BEEF CUTOUT CALCULATOR - Meat Science Program, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Beef Cutout Calculator with Videos for Instructions (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Beef Cutout Calculator "...is intended to assist cattlemen by providing an estimate of expected subprimal yields and their approximate values. This tool allows cattlemen to select cutout strategies and trim levels for individual animals carcasses in order to predict product yields..." Beef Cutout Calculator Summary Report includes Overview Summary "...Current Prices Week Ending (Updated every Week); Choice Carcass Value; Select Carcass Value; etc..." Each Cutout (Chuck, Rib, Loin, Round, etc. gives you Example: Loin 1/4" Cutout with Name, Weight, Choice Value, Select Value & a Picture of each Bottom Sirloin Butt, Flap; Bottom Sirloin Butt, Ball Tip; 1x1 Shortloin, Short-Cut; Sirloin Butt, Boneless; etc. For more information see the Department of Animal Sciences Myology of the Beef Animal - Bovine Myology BOVINE MYOLOGY (FLASH) - Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association & the Cattlemen's Beef Board Multimedia Bovine Myology Lessons (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Spanish. Bovine Myology Lessons include "...Development; 3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Fabrication Videos: Cap Removal; Chuck Roll Preparation; Chuck Roll Trim; Chuck Tender Removal; Eye of Round Trim; etc.; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Sub-primals; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; etc..." For more information see Bovine Myology or the Department of Animal Science Meat Science GROWTH & STRUCTURE OF MEAT ANIMALS - H.J. Swatland, Department of Animal & Poultry Science, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Canada Multimedia Growth & Structure of Meat Animals Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Growth & Structure of Meat Animals" Chapters include General Body Structure; Bones, Connective Tissue & Fat; Meat Cuts and Grading; Muscle Identification; Properties of Meat; Early Development of Muscle; Postnatal Growth of Muscle; Growth of the Whole Animal; Converting Muscles to Meat..." For more information see Howard J. Swatland's Faculty Home Page or the Department of Animal & Poultry Science Examples of Growth & Structure of Meat Lessons include Meat Cuts & Grading Muscle Identification Structure of Meat

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SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Dairy Cattle Breeds - Dairy Cattle Breed Associations American Lineback Dairy Cattle AMERICAN LINEBACK DAIRY CATTLE - American Lineback Dairy Cattle Association Ayrshire Dairy Cattle AYRSHIRE CATTLE - Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland AYRSHIRE CATTLE - U.S. Ayrshire Breeders' Association AYRSHIRE CATTLE - Ayrshire Breeders Association of Canada AYRSHIRE CATTLE - Ayrshire New Zealand - New Zealand Ayrshire Association Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle BROWN SWISS CATTLE - Brown Swiss Cattle Breeder's Federation, Switzerland BROWN SWISS CATTLE - Brown Swiss Association, U.S. BROWN SWISS CATTLE - Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association of New Zealand Canadienne Dairy Cattle CANADIENNE CATTLE - Société des éleveurs de bovins canadiens CANADIENNE CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Dutch Belted Dairy Cattle DUTCH BELTED CATTLE - Dutch Belted Cattle Association of America DUTCH BELTED CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Girolando Dairy Cattle GIROLANDO CATTLE - Girolando Muquém, Brasil (Brazil) Guernsey Dairy Cattle GUERNSEY CATTLE - Canadian Guernsey Association GUERNSEY CATTLE - Guernsey Cattle Society of Australia GUERNSEY CATTLE - American Guernsey Association Holstein Dairy Cattle, Red Holstein Dairy Cattle HOLSTEIN CATTLE - World Holstein Friesian Federation HOLSTEIN CATTLE - European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein Canada HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein Association USA HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein U.K. HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE - New Zealand Holstein Friesian Association HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE - SA Holstein Cattle Breeders' Society, South Africa Irish Moiled Dairy Cattle IRISH MOILED CATTLE - Irish Moiled Cattle Society, Ireland Jersey Dairy Cattle JERSEY CATTLE - World Jersy Cattle Bureau JERSEY CATTLE - Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society, Island of Jersey, Channel Islands, Great Britain, U.K. JERSEY CATTLE - Gado Jersey Brasil JERSEY CATTLE - American Jersey Cattle Association JERSEY CATTLE - Jersey Canada JERSEY CATTLE - Razza Jersey Italiana (Italian Jersey Association) JERSEY CATTLE - AsoJersey (Asociación Colombiana de Criadores de Ganado Jersey), Colombia Kerry Dairy Cattle KERRY CATTLE - The Kerry Cattle Society Ltd., Ireland KERRY CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Milking Devon Cattle MILKING DEVON CATTLE - American Milking Devon Cattle Association MILKING DEVON CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Milking Shorthorn Cattle & Milking Shorthorn Native Cattle MILKING SHORTHORN CATTLE - American Milking Shorthorn Society MILKING SHORTHORN CATTLE - Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society MILKING SHORTHORN CATTLE - Asociación Argentina de Criadores de Shorthorn, Argentina MILKING SHORTHORN CATTLE - The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland MILKING SHORTHORN NATIVE CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Montbéliarde Dairy Cattle MONTBÉLIARDE CATTLE - Organisme de Sélection de la race Montbéliarde, France Normande Dairy Cattle NORMANDE CATTLE - British Normande Cattle Society, U.K. Randall Dairy Cattle - Randall Lineback Cattle RANDALL CATTLE - The Randall Cattle Registry RANDALL LINEBACK CATTLE (RARE BREED: CRITICALLY RARE) - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Red & White Dairy Cattle RED & WHITE DAIRY CATTLE - Red & White Dairy Cattle Association Scandinavian Red Dairy Cattle SCANDINAVIAN RED CATTLE (SRB) - P.E. Falk, Uppsala, Sweden Swiss Dairy Cattle SWISS CATTLE - Schweizerischer Fleckviehzuchtverband Dairy Cattle Anatomy RUMINANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Authors: J.G. Linn & D.E. Otterby (University of Minnesota Extension); M.F. Hutjens (University of Illinois); R. Shaver & W.T. Howard (University of Wisconsin); & L.H. Kilmer (Iowa State University); and Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Multimedia Dairy Cattle Anatomy Lessons (Text & Image). Dairy Cattle Anatomy Lessons include Anatomy of the Adult "...Rumen; Reticulum; Omasum; Abomasum; Small Intestine; Cecum; Large Intestine..." Function of the Digestive Tract "...Eructation; Rumination; Motility of the rumen and reticulum; Saliva production; Digestion of energy feeds in the rumen; Protein and nonprotein nitrogen utilization in the rumen; etc..." Calf Digestive System For more information see Feeding the Dairy Herd; Dairy Extension or the University of Minnesota Extension ANATOMY OF THE CARCASS (FLASH) - Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association & the Cattlemen's Beef Board Multimedia Carcass Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Spanish. Examples of "Anatomy of the Carcass" Course Lessons include "...Development; 3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; etc..." For more information see Bovine Myology or the Department of Animal Science DENTAL ANATOMY OF CATTLE - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Cattle (Text & Images). For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Dairy Cattle Breeding Dairy Cattle Breeding Databases, Genetic Evaluations, EPD'S, Breeding Selection Tools, etc. ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS LABORATORY DATABASES FOR BULL, COW & GOAT - Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USDA Multimedia Dairy Cattle Breeding Databases (Text & Images). Genetic Evaluations Available from AIPL include "...ERCR evaluations; Elite cow list; Holstein high daughters; Top sires and available sires list; Genetic evaluation summary; Inbreeding Information; etc..." For more information see Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory DAIRY BULLS DATABASE: U.S. & CANADA - Dairybulls.com Multimedia Dairy Cattle Breeding Databases (Text & Images). Dairybulls "...will provide dairy producers timely Internet access to the information needed to support genetic management of their herds. Dairybulls.com allows producers to search a database of bulls from all domestic and international sources..." For more information see Dairy Bulls NAAB DATABASES & BREEDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Multimedia Beef Cattle Breeding Databases & Educational Materials (Text & Images). National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) unites "...those individuals and organizations engaged in the artificial insemination of cattle and other livestock into an affiliated federation operating under self-imposed standards of performance and to conduct and promote the mutual interest and ideals of its members..." NAAB's twenty-two members "...account for about 95 percent of the dairy cattle semen sales in the United States..." For more information see the National Association of Animal Breeders Examples of Databases & Educational Materials include NAAB AI Sire (Cross Reference) Database International Sire Evaluation Database Educational Materials Examples of Educational Materials include "...AI vs. Natural Service; Estimated Relative Conception Rate (ERCR); Synchronization Protocols for Beef Cows and Heifers; AI; etc..."

Dairy Cattle Physical Examination, Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination, Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination, & Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows Dairy Cattle Physical Examination DAIRY CATTLE EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Cattle Exam Lessons (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Exam "...Examine the head for symmetry, and observe head position and any cranial nerve deficits. Assess body condition from the rear and observe the abdomen for contour and distention..." Dairy Cattle Exam Lessons include Starting Point "...The first procedure is to obtain a urine sample; The second prodedure is to insert the thermometer. The pulse can also be taken at this point; Next is the visualization of the vulvar mucous membranes..." Auscult Heart; Ping on Left; Auscult Rumen; Pinch & Grunt Tests; Examine Udder; Auscult Lungs (R); Rectal Exam; Examine Head; etc..". For more information see Dairy Cattle; Field Service; Dairy Cattle Old Site; CAL Project or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (A SECTION OF VM 616) - K. Newman, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia The Clinical Examination of the Cow - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery Service; Equine and Farm Animals; Departments & Offices; Veterinary Medical Center or the College of Veterinary Medicine USING DENTITION TO AGE CATTLE - Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture Multimedia Cattle Dentition Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). "Using Dentition to Age Cattle" will discuss and demonstrate "...types of teeth and their location in bovine jaws, deciduous incisors versus permanent incisors, eruption times for deciduous and permanent teeth and using eruption times of permanent incisors to age cattle..." For more information see the Office of Policy and Program Development Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows EXAMINATION OF THE FRESH COWS - S. McGuirk, Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows (Text & Images). Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows "...The purpose of this presentation is to train the person(s) working with fresh cows to accurately detect, effectively treat and record 8 important conditions that occur commonly in this group of cows. The conditions are: Displaced Abomasum (DA); Enteritis; Injury or lameness; Ketosis; Mastitis; Pneumonia; Milk Fever; Metritis..." For more information see Food Animal Production Medicine; Department of Medical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Examination of the Cow - Reproductive Clincal Examination of a Cow - Bovine Reproductive Clincal Examination CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW) - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). "Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories include "...History; Visual examination; Rectal palpation; Palpable changes in normal cycling cow; Ultrasound examination; Vaginal examination; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pregnancy Examination of the Cow PREGNANCY EXAMINATION OF THE COW - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Pregnancy Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Pregnancy Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Rectal palpation "...The Golden Rules of Rectal Pregnancy Exam; Technique of pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a retractable uterus; Technique for pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a non retractable uterus; Estimation of stage of pregnancy by rectal palpation; etc..." Ultrasound "...External; Intrarectal..." Milk progesterone assay; etc. For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Bull Breeding Soundness Examination BULL BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bull Breeding Soundness Examination (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bull Breeding Soundness Examination" Subject Categories include "...History; Physical Examination; Libido Testing; Testes Examination; Bull Palpation; Semen Collection; Evaluation System for BSE; Bull Infertility; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine BULL BREEDING SOUNDNESS VIDEO & SCRIPT - S. Gadberry, Department of Animal Science; Arkansas Livestock, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Bull Breeding Soundness Video & Script (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see U of A Animal Science’s Videos; Beef Cattle; Arkansas Livestock; Shane Gadberry's Home Page or the Department of Animal Science

Dairy Cattle Clinical Medicine - Bovine Clinical Medicine Dairy Cattle Clinical Medicine Related Centers FOR RELATED CLINICAL MEDICINE SEE ABOVE BEEF CATTLE: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE Dairy Cattle Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rates, etc. BOVINE RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Dairy Cow Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Dairy Cow; Heart Rates for for Dairy Cow; Resting Respiratory Rates for Dairy Cow; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Dairy Cow; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Dairy Cow; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Dairy Cow..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA FOR LARGE ANIMALS: COW - Laboratory Animal Resources, Iowa State Unversity Multimedia Physiological Data Cow (Text & Images). Examples of Physiological Data for Cow include "...Temperature (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Respiratory (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Pulse (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Hemoglobin; PCV (Ht); RBC; WBC; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Basophils; Coagulation; Average Glucose; Average BUN; Average Calcium; Average Phosphorus; Urine SG & Urine pH; Duration; Gestation; etc..." For more information see Laboratory Animal Resources NORMAL ECG VALUES FOR VARIOUS SPECIES - BOVINE - L. Klein, Section of Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia; Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Normal ECG Values for Various Species - Bovine (Text & Images). Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG "...The purpose of this program is to aid in the interpretation of the normal and abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) of various veterinary species under anesthesia..." For more information see Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemistry Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine Dairy Cattle Clinical Video Instruction DAIRY CATTLE CLINICAL VIDEO INSTRUCTION - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Cattle Clinical Video Instruction Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Clinical Video Instruction Lessons" Categories & Video Lessons include Examples of Dairy Cattle "General Procedures" Videos include "...Administering Large Volume of Fluids Video; Administering Oral Meds Video; Administering IV Meds Video; Ketone Bodies Yest (Blood) Video; Ketone Bodies Test (Milk) Video; Ketone Bodies Test (Urine) Video; Milk Dample and California Mastitis Test Video; Blood Ketone Test from Tail Vein Video; etc..." Examples of Dairy Cattle "Dystocia" Videos include "...Correcting Headback Dystocia Video; Head Back Video; Unassisted Delivery Video; Calf Jack Video; Placing Chains Video; Breach Delivery Video; etc..." Examples of Dairy Cattle "Fetotomy" Videos include "...Wire Management Video; Methods of Delivery Video; Abdominal Cut Video; Final Cut Video; Post Exam Video; etc..." For more information see Dairy; Field Service; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Dairy Cattle Diseases CATTLE DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Cattle Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each Cattle Diseases includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; The Condition and Welfare; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; Guidelines on the Disease during the Conversion Period; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet JOHNE'S INFORMATION CENTER (QUICKTIME) - M.T. Collins & E.J.B. Manning, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Johne's Disease Database, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees") Disease "...is a contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract..." Examples of "Johne's Disease" Subject Categories include "...Epidemiology; Pathology; Diagnosis; Control; Prevention; Cases; etc..." RUMINANT RESPIRATORY DISEASES (FLASH) - M.H. Barton, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases Lectures (Text & Images). Examples of "Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases" Lectures include "...Bacterial Diseases Lecture; Viral Diseases Lecture; Respiratory Diseases Lecture; etc..." For more information see Michelle H. Barton's Home Page; Large Animal Medicine Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. Textbooks, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports NUTRIENT REQUIREMENT OF DAIRY CATTLE (2001) Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle" Textbook Chapters include "...Dry Matter Intake; Energy; Carbohydrates; Protein and Amino Acids; Minerals; Vitamins; Water Requirements; Unique Aspects of Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Carbohydrate Chemistry and Feed Processing; Nutrient Requirement Tables; Nutrient Composition of Feeds; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press DAIRY CATTLE NUTRITION - Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Feeding (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Nutrition" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Nutrition and Feeding "...Diet Formulation and Evaluation; Rumen Function; Dry Cow Nutrition; Heat Stress and Nutrition; Ration Ingredients; etc..." Heifers "...Monitoring Heifer Growth; Heifer Feeding and Management; etc..." Calves "...Calf Feeding and Management; Colostrum Resources; Calf Rumen Images; etc..." Forages; etc. For more information see Dairy Herd Management; Dairy; Penn State Extension: Animals; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences DAIRY NUTRITION - J.D. Ferguson, Section Chief, Nutrition, Animal Health Economics, Section of Animal Production Systems, Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, CAL Program, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Nutrition Course (Text & Images). "Dairy Nutrition" Course Chapters include "...Overview of Dairy Cattle Nutrition and the Rumen; Calves and Heifers; Protein in Dairy Cows - Protein in Dairy Rations; Additives in Dairy Rations; Formulating Rations in Dairy Herds; Feeds in Dairy Rations; Carbohydrates in Rations - Carbohydrate Fractions in Dairy Rations; Lipids in Rations..." For more information see James D. Ferguson's Home Page; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine NUTRITION FOR DAIRY MILKING COWS - Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Nutrition for Dairy Milking Cows Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of the "Nutrition for Dairy Milking Cows" Sections & Subsections include: "...Bunk Management/Managing Feed Intake; Diagnosing Nutritional Problems; Feeding and Management Practices; Forages; Grain Supplements; Heat Stress; Providing Nutrients; etc..." For more information see Dairy Extension; Dairy or the Department of Animal & Food Sciences FEEDING THE DAIRY HERD - Authors: J.G. Linn & D.E. Otterby (University of Minnesota Extension); M.F. Hutjens (University of Illinois); R. Shaver & W.T. Howard (University of Wisconsin); & L.H. Kilmer (Iowa State University); and Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Multimedia Feeding the Dairy Herd Manual (Text & Images). Examples of "Feeding the Dairy Herd" Manual Subject Categories & Subcategories include Feed Nutrients "...Energy; Protein; Vitamins; Minerals; Water..." Feedstuffs "...Forages; Grains and By-Product Feeds; Protein Supplements..." Feeding the Dairy Herd "...Dairy Cow Nutrition; Calf Nutrition; Heifer Nutrition..." Feeding Systems "...Forage Systems; Grain Systems; Mineral Systems; Total Mixed Rations..." Ration Formulation; Purchasing Feed; etc. Examples of "Feeding the Dairy Herd" Manual Appendix Tables include "...Estimating weight of dairy animals on basis of heart girth measurements; Daily nutrient recommendations for growing heifers; Daily nutrient recommendations for lactating dairy cows; Nutrient value of common forage; Nutrient value of protein concentrate; etc..." For more information see Dairy Extension or the University of Minnesota Extension NUTRIENT REQUIREMENT OF DAIRY CATTLE - Subcommitee o Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture, Natural Resources Council; Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Dairy Cattle Nutrient Requirement Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Nutrient Requirement" Textbook Chapters include: "...Dry Matter Intake; Energy; Fat; Carbohydrates; Protein and Amino Acids; Minerals; Vitamins; Water Requirements; Unique Aspects of Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Nutrient Requirements of the Young Calf; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press Dairy Cattle Necropsy DAIRY CATTLE NECROPSY (QUICKTIME) - J.A. Severidt, D.J. Madden, G. Mason, F. Garry, & D. Gould, Integrated Livestock Management, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dairy Cattle Necropsy Guide (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Dairy Cattle Necropsy "... It is our hope that the information in this manual will enable the dairy producer to work more closely with his/her veterinarian..." Examples of "Dairy Cattle Necropsy" Guide Subject Categories include "...When is the best time to do a necropsy?; Euthanasia; Necropsy Check List; Diagnostic sampling; How to do the necropsy; Calf Necropsy; Composting; etc..." For more information see Integrated Livestock Management - Education Outreach; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Castration of Calves CASTRATION OF CALVES - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Castration of Calves Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Castration of Calves" Subject Categories include "...Castration Defined; Reasons for Castration; Managing Male Calves; Beef From Intact Bulls; Immunization as an Alternative to Castration; Castration Age; Testosterone Effect; Liveweight Gains; Choice of Castration Methods; Anaesthesia and Pain Relief; etc..." For more information see Beef - Health Management and Biosecurity; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario Dairy Cattle Clinical Information and Dairy Cattle Transition Management & Treatment DAIRY CATTLE CLINICAL INFORMATION AND FORMS - Food Animal Production Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Dairy Cattle Clinical Guides, Lessons, Information and Forms (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Click on Clinical Info. For more information see Food Animal Production Medicine or the School of Veterinary Medicine Examples of Dairy Cattle Clinical Videos, Lessons, Information and Forms include Stalls Dairy Cattle Stalls Lessons & Guides include "...Dimensions and Design Tips for Freestalls; Heifer stall dimensions; Pen Size Estimator; Cow Rising normally in Sand Stall Video; etc..." Nutrition Dairy Cattle Nutrition Lessons & Guides include "...Introduction to Ruminal Acidosis; Nutritional Management of Ruminal Acidosis; Ketosis and Hepatic Lipidosis; etc..." Milk Quality Dairy Cattle Milk Quality Lessons & Guides include "...Udder Health Management Summary Guide; Teat End Scoring Form; Milk Quality Data Collection Forms; Orbeseal Cost - Benefit Calculator; etc..." Calves Calves Lessons & Guides include "...Calf Health Investigation Plan; Colostrum Protocols; Calf Management; Recommendations for Naturally Ventilated Calf Barns; etc..."

Dairy Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques DAIRY HERD VACCINATION PROGRAM - Authors: J.A. Pennington (Extension Dairy Specialist) & J. Powell (Extension Veterinarian), Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Dairy Herd Vaccination Program (Text & Images). Dairy Herd Vaccination Program includes: "...Diseases; Vaccination Schedule for Calves & Heifers; Vaccination Schedule for Cows & Bulls; etc..." For more information see Livestock and Forages Publications; Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service or the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE DARIY HERD HEALTH PROGRAM - Authors: D.N. Waldner, J. Kirkpatrick, T.W. Lehenbauer; Cooperative Extension, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Dairy Cattle Vaccination Guidelines (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Vaccination Guidelines include: "...Killed (inactivated) vaccines (KV) vs Modified-live vaccines (MLV); Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of modified-live and killed (inactivated) vaccines; Recommended vaccination schedule for dairy heifers from birth to 6 months of age; Recommended vaccination schedule for heifers pre-breeding to calving; Recommended vaccination schedule for adult dairy cattle; Recommended vaccination schedule for dairy herd bulls; etc..." For more information see Animals; Topical List; Cooperative Extension or the Department of Animal Science CATTLE INJECTABLE WORMER CALCULATOR - Valley Vet Supply, Marysville, Kansas Multimedia Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator (Text & Images). Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator INPUT Values include: "...Number of Cattle to be Wormed; Average Weight per Head..." For more information see Valley Vet Supply INJECTION METHODS - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Cattle Medicines and Vaccines Injection Methods Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Injection Methods" Subject Categories include "...Read the Label; Extra-label Use of Drugs; General Principles for Administering Injections; Injection Techniques; Consequences of Poor Injection Techniques; Records of Treatment..." For more information see Beef - Health Management and Biosecurity; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario

Dairy Cattle Management & Production Dairy Cattle Body Condition Scoring LEARN TO SCORE BODY CONDITION STEP BY STEP - Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Learn to Score Body Condition Step by Step (Text & Images). For more information see Nutrition & Feeding; Nutrition & Feeding; Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Dairy Herd Management; Dairy; Penn State Extension: Animals; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences BODY CONDITION SCORES - M.A. Wattiaux, The Babcock Institute, International Dairy Research & Development, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Body Condition Scores Guidelines (Text & Images). Body Condition "...is a subjective assessment of the amount of fat, or amount of stored energy, a cow carries. Body condition changes throughout the lactation cycle. Cows in early lactation are in negative energy balance and losing body condition..." Body Condition Score "...is a tool used to adjust feeding and management practices in order to maximize the potential for milk production and minimize reproductive disorders. A body condition score is assigned by visual observation of the cow's rump area-primarily the region delimited by the hip bones..." For more information see Babcock Dairy Essentials; Publications or The Babcock Institute BODY CONDITION SCORING AS A TOOL FOR DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT - Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring as a Tool for Dairy Herd Management (Text & Images). Browse Down to "Body Condition Scoring". For more information see Nutrition & Feeding; Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Dairy Herd Management; Dairy; Penn State Extension: Animals; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences BODY CONDITION SCORING WITH DAIRY CATTLE - Wayne Kellogg (Retired 2011), Department of Animal Science, Cooperative Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Body Condition Scoring with Dairy Cattle - PDF, 6 Pages (Text & Images). Body Condition Scores "...provide an indication of the energy status of dairy cattle. Condition scores can be used on both heifers and cows, although primarily they are used on the lactating dairy herd. Essentially, body condition scoring provides an objective indication of the amount of fat cover on a dairy cow..." For more information see the Cooperative Extension Service; Division of Agriculture or the Department of Animal Science Dairy Cattle Hoof Trimming CATTLE & DAIRY CATTLE HOOF TRIMMING VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS - YouTube Multimedia Cattle and & Dairy Cattle Hoof Trimming Video Demonstrations (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Dairy Cattle Tattooing TATTOOING 101 - American Jersey Cattle Association Multimedia Dairy Cattle Tattooing Publication - PDF, 2 Pages (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Tattooing Procedures include "...Step 1. Clean Ear With Alcohol; Step 2. Types of Ink; Step 3. Applying the Ink; Step 4. Tattooing; etc..." For more information see the American Jersey Cattle Association

Dairy Cattle Reproduction - Bovine Theriogenology BOVINE THERIOGENOLOGY - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bovine Theriogenology Course (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bovine Theriogenology" Course Chapters include "...The Bovine Estrous Cycle; Clinical Examination of the Cow Pregnancy Examination of the Cow; Prolonged Interestrous Intervals; Bovine Infertility and 'Repeat Breeder'; Disturbances of the bovine estrous cycle: Anestrus; Bovine Abortion; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE VISUAL GUIDE TO BOVINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project Multimedia Bovine Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Bovine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Placenta; Reproductive Management; Obstetrics; Postpartum Care; Pregnancy; Accidents of Gestation; Teratology; Abortion; Reproduction Technology (Transrectal Ultrasonography); Male Reproductive System..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING & REPRODUCTION - Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture Sciences, Penn State College Multimedia Dairy Cattle Breeding & Reproduction Lessons, etc. (Text & Images). For more information see Dairy Herd Management; Dairy; Penn State Extension: Animals; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences DAIRY REPRODUCTION - Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Dairy Nutrition Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of the "Dairy Reproduction" Sections & Subsections include Reproductive Management "...Benchmarks for Evaluating Reproductive Performance of the Dairy Herd; Cow Comfort and Reproductive Performance; Heat Detection Basics; Higher Production and Twinning; Sexed Semen; When to Start Breeding after Calving; etc..." Heat Stress and Reproductive Performance; Heifer Artifical Insemination; Synchronization Protocols for Milking Cows: popular hormone treatment protocol used by dairy farmers to synchronize ovulation so cows can be inseminated at a predetermined time "...Corbin-Heerschesynch Protocol; Improved Ovsynch Protocol; etc..." Synchronization Protocols for Dairy Heifers "...EAZI-BREED CIRD (Controlled Intravaginal Releasing Device) plus injection of Lutalyse (prostaglandin F2 alpha)..." For more information see Dairy Information Resources; Information Resources - Animal Publications or the Department of Animal & Food Sciences Semen Collecion & Artificial Insemination BULL SEMEN COLLECTION & COW ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Bull Semen Collecion Video & Cow Artificial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources SEMEN COLLECTION FROM BULLS - Author: M. Rouge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Semen Collection from Bulls Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Semen Collection from Bulls "...A large majority of dairy cows in the US, Canada and European countries are artificially inseminated. Artificial insemination of beef cows is also popular, particularly in purebred herds. T he advantage of AI over natural service is that it facilitates rapid genetic improvement by allowing use of only the top bulls..." For more information see Collection and Evaluation of Semen; Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Calving & Calf Care CALVING AND CALF CARE ON DAIRY FARMS - J. Severidt, H. Hirst, D. Van Metre & F. Garry, Integrated Livestock Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dairy Cattle Handbook - Calving & Calf Care (Text & Images). Calving & Calf Care on Dairy Farms "...In the dairy industry, where the primary revenue source is milk production and sale, calf delivery and newborn calf management are undervalued as areas of concern. The problem of dystocia has been almost ignored..." Examples of "Calving & Calf Care on Dairy Farms" Chapters include: "...Dystocia; Calf Delivery; Post-calving Care of the Calf; etc..." For more information see Integrated Livestock Management - Education Outreach; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Dairy Beef DAIRY BEEF: MAXIMIZING QUALITY & PROFITS - Program Developed by: Veterinarians, Meats Scientists, Dairy Scientists, etc. from the University of California, Davis; University of Arizona; Colorado State University; University of Idaho; New Mexico State University; Oregon State University; Washington State University and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Hosted by the University of California, Davis Multimedia Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality & Profits Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality & Profits Course "...Dairy cows represent a major source of beef. Cows marketed to slaughter can represent up to 15% of a dairy's income..." "...This dairy beef program educates producers, farm advisors, and dairy veterinarians on issues in market cattle food safety and quality, and provides tools for assessing and certifying on-farm quality assurance programs..." Examples of "Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality & Profits" Course Videos include "...Interview with a Packer Video; Virtual Tour of a Packing Plant Video; Residue Prevention Video; Preventing Carcass "Defects" Video; Improving Cow Carcass Quality for Slaughter Video; A Decision Tree for Sending Cows to Slaughter Video; etc..." For more information see Dairy Beef Home Page Dairy Cattle Production & Management Courses, Lectures, Publications, etc. - All Inclusive BABCOCK DAIRY ESSENTIALS - The Babcock Institute, International Dairy Research & Development, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Dairy Cattle Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks & Manuals (Text & Images). Examples of "Babcock Dairy Essentials" Chapters & Subchapters include: Nutrition and Feeding "...Composition and Analysis of Feeds; Carbohydrate Metabolism in Dairy Cows; Lipid Metabolism in Dairy Cows; etc..." Reproduction and Genetic Selection "...Heat Detection, Natural Service and Artificial Insemination; Pregnancy and Calving; Reproduction and Nutrition; Managing Reproductive Efficiency; Principles of Selection; etc..." Lactation and Milking "...Principles of Milking; Milking Procedure; Mastitis: The Disease and its Transmission..." Birth to Weaning and Weaning to Calving "...Overview of Sound Management Practices; Importance of Colostrum Feeding; Feeding Milk and Milk Replacers; etc..." Raising Dairy Heifers; Weaning to Calving; etc. For more information see Publications or The Babcock Institute DAIRY CATTLE - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Health and Disease; Feeding and Nutrition; Dairy facilities; Dairy Research; Breeding and Selection; Handling cattle; Dairying and Drought; etc..." For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Examples from over "50" "Dairy Cattle" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Dairy cattle fodder production & animal nutrition Dairy herd management Dairy business management DAIRY CATTLE - Illinois Livestock Trail, University of Illinois Extension, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle" Subject Categories include: "...Dairy CattleBreeding & Selection; Calves & Heifers; Dairy Cattle Economics, Management, & Marketing; Dairy Cattle Facilities & Dairy Cattle Housing; Grazing, Pasture, & Forages; Dairy Cattle Health & Disease; Mastitis & Milking Systems; Quality Milk Issues; etc..." For more information see Illini Dairy Net; Illinois Livestock Trail; University of Illinois Extension or the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences DAIRY CATTLE - Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Dairy Cattle Business Management; Dairy Cattle Facilities; Dairy Cattle Genetics; Dairy Cattle Herd Health; Dairy Cattle Milking & Mastitis Management; Nutrition of Milking Cows; Dairy Cattle Reproduction; etc..." For more information see Dairy Extension; Dairy or the Department of Animal & Food Sciences DAIRY CATTLE - Dairy eXtension, eXtension (eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States), eXtension Foundation Multimedia Dairy Cattle Databases, Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Databases, Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports Subject Categories include "...Dairy Cattle Business Management and Farm Labor; Calf and Heifer Management; Dairy Cattle Facilities; Food Safety; Dairy Cattle Genetics; Dairy Cattle Health and Dairy Cattle Diseases; Mastitis and Milking Management; Milk Marketing; Nutrient Management for Dairies; Nutrition of Milking and Dry Cows; Organic Dairy Production; Dairy Cattle Reproduction; etc..." For more information see eXtension or the eXtension Foundation DAIRY CATTLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT - EDIS, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Health Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Infectious Lesions of the Bovine Teat; Metabolic Diseases of Dairy Cattle; Mineral Needs of Dairy Cattle; Non-Infectious Lesions of the Bovine Teat; Parasite Problems of Dairy Replacements; The Problems of Mycotoxins in Dairy Cattle Rations ..." For more information see Livestock Health; Livestock and Poultry; Livestock, Pets, Fish, and Wildlife; Topics or EDIS Online, University of Florida DAIRY CATTLE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES - Integrated Livestock Management (ILM), College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dairy Cattle Standard Operating Procedures Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Standard Operating Procedures" Course Categories include "...Food & Safety; Herd Health & Disease; Milk & Udder Health; Reproduction; Carcass Disposal; Waste Management; etc..." For more information see the Integrated Livestock Management (ILM) or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences SMALL FARMS DAIRY PRODUCTION - Small Farms Program, Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon State University Multimedia Small Farms Dairy Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Farms Dairy Production" Subject Categories include Small Farms Dairy Production "...Managing Dairy Grazing for Better Grass and More Milk; Raising Newborn Calves; Good Farm Equipment Sanitation Means Better Milk Quality Tests; The Economics of Grass-based Dairying; Raising Dairy Heifers on Pasture; etc..." Dairy Cattle Manure Management & Nutrient Management; Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Dairy Cattle Health; etc..." For more information see Small Farms; Agriculture or the Oregon State University Extension Service Lactation & Mastitis LACTATION BIOLOGY (ANSC 438) - W.L. Hurley, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois , Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Multimedia Lactation Biology Course (Text & Images). Lactation "...is the combined processes of milk secretion and milk removal..." "...Galactopoeisis is the maintenance of lactation once lactation has been established. Two key interrelated components contribute to the maintenance of lactation, galactopoietic hormones and removal of accumulated milk. Because of the importance of galactopoietic hormones in milk production, sometimes the word galactopoiesis also is used to indicate enhancement of lactation, especially in dairy animals..." Example of "Lactation Biology" Chapters include Milk Composition & Synthesis "...Milk Composition and Characteristics; Milk Components..." Mammary Structure "...Dairy Cow Udder Anatomy Mammary Macro-structure; Dairy Cow Udder Anatomy Mammary Micro-structure; Comparative Mammary Anatomy..." Mammary Development "...Fetal Development; Prepubertal Development; Postpubertal Development; Pregnancy; Lactation; Involution; etc..." Mother & Neonate "...Lactogenesis; Mammary Cytology; Hormone Changes; Lactogenic Complex; etc..." Lactation "...Role of Hormones; Prolactin; Photoperiod; Milk Removal; Secretion Rate; etc..." Mastitis "...Mastitis Clinical Syndromes; Types of Mastitis; Detection of Mastitis; etc..."; etc. For more information see Walter L. Hurley's Home Page; Reproduction Biology or the Department of Animal Sciences MASTITIS, MILK QUALITY, AND MANAGEMENT - NMC Multimedia Mastitis, Milk Quality, and Milking Management Mastitis, Milk Quality, and Milking Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Mastitis, Milk Quality, and Milking Management" Subject Categories include: "...Management, Prevention, Control, Treatment; Somatic Cell Counts; Mastitis Pathogens; Culturing; Machines and Milking; Housing, Cow Comfort, Welfare; Teat Health; Teat Disinfectants..." For more information see Resources or NMC (formerly the National Mastitis Council) Practical Euthanasia of Dairy Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian PRACTICAL EUTHANASIA OF DAIRY CATTLE - American Association of Bovine Practitoners Multimedia Practical Euthanasia of Cattle - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Practical Euthanasia of Cattle "...Considerations for the Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter and Veterinarian..." For more information see Resources or American Association of Bovine Practitoners

Milking Machines, Milking Parlors, Milk Quality, Robotic Milking, Milking Equipment Milking Machines, Milking Parlors, Milk Quality, Robotic Milking, etc., Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports MILK QUALITY (REALPALYER) - Pamela L. Ruegg & Douglas J. Reinemann, Department of Dairy Science, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin In English & Spanish/Español. Multimedia Milk Quality Program: Databases, Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Milk Quality" Subject Categories include "...Udder Health; Milking Management; Equipment & Facilities; Organic Dairies; Programs; etc..." For more information see the Department of Dairy Science Some examples from the Milk Quality Program Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Mastitis Control Program Milking Management - Evaluation Tools Examples of "Milking Management - Evaluation Tools" include "...Teat Condition Scoring Chart; Udder Hygiene Scoring Chart; Method for Assessing Teat and Udder Hygiene; Addressing Teat Condition Problems; Collecting Bulk Tank Milk Samples; Taking Sterile Milk Samples; etc..." Equipment & Facilities - Milking Machines Examples of "Milking Machines" Subject Categories including Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Cleaning and Sanitation "...Airflow Requirements, Design Parameters and Troubleshooting for Cleaning Milking Systems; Application of Cleaning and Cooling Principles to Robotic Milking; Milkline Cleaning Dynamics: Design Guidelines and Troubleshooting; Dairy Operators Guide to Milking Machine Cleaning and Sanitation; etc..." Milk Machine Design Liners and Cow Physiology Performance Testing; etc..." Equipment & Facilities - Robotic Milking Examples of "Robotic Milking" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Automatic Milking Systems in the United States; Online Milk Sensing Issues for Automatic Milking; Milking Performance and Udder Health of Cows Milked Robotically and Conventionally; etc..."

Dairy Processing, Milk Production, Homogenization, Dairy Products, Butter Production, Ice Cream Production, etc. DAIRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - H.D. Goff, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph; Funding Assistance: Ontario Milk Marketing Board, Canada Multimedia Dairy Science Course and Technology Course (Text & Images). Dairy Science & Technology Course "...is about the study of milk and milk-derived food products from a food science perspective. It focuses on the biological, chemical, physical, and microbiological aspects of milk itself, and on the technological (processing) aspects of the transformation of milk into its various consumer products..." Examples of "Dairy Science & Technology" Course Chapters include Milk Production and Biosynthesis; Milk Grading and Defects; Dairy Microbiology; Dairy Processing "...Clarification, Separation, Standardization; Pasteurization; UHT Treatment; Homogenization; Membrane Processing; Evaporation and Dehydration..." Dairy Products "...Overview and Fluid Milk Products; Concentrated and Dried Milk Products; Cultured Dairy Products; Cheese; Yogurt; Ice Cream and Butter; etc..." For more information see Dairy Education Series; H. Douglas Goff's Faculty Home Page; Department of Food Science or the Guelph Food Technology Centre Some examples of Dairy Science Chapters & Subchapters include Dairy Chemistry and Physics Examples of "Dairy Chemistry and Physics" Chapters include Composition and Structure "...Milk Lipids; Milk Proteins; etc..." Physical Properties "...Density; Viscosity; Freezing Point; etc..." Butter Manufacture Examples of "Butter Manufacture" Chapters include "...Overview of the Buttermaking Process; The background Science of Butter Churning; Crystallization of milkfat during aging; Butter Structure; Continuous Buttermaking; etc..." Ice Cream Examples of "Ice Cream" Chapters include "...Suggested Formulations; Ingredients; Mix Calculations; Overrun Calculations; Ice Cream Structure; Theoretical Aspects of the Freezing Process; Ice Cream Freezing Curves; Ice Cream Defects; etc..." Cheese Making Examples of "Cheese Making" Chapters include "...Introduction to Cheese Making; Process and Quality Control Procedures; Milk; Acidification and Coagulation; Manufacture, Ripening, Process Control and Yield Efficiency; Alternate Technologies..."

Antelope, Caribou, Deer, Reindeer, Elk, Muskox & Yak

ANTELOPE Aging Antelope Antelope Hematology and Biochemical Values CARIBOU Caribou Body Condition Scoring DEER Aging Deer ~ Deer Anatomy & Reproduction Anatomy ~ Deer Brain Atlases Deer Body Condition Score & Carcase Condition Score Deer Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values Deer Clinical Medicine & Diseases ~ Deer Vaccinations Deer Breeds, Deer Farming, Deer Nutrition, Deer Reproduction, Deer Production, etc. REINDEER Reindeer Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values Reindeer Clinical Medicine & Diseases ~ Reindeer Vaccinations Reindeer Farming, Reindeer Reproduction, Reindeer Nutrition, Reindeer Diseases, etc. ELK Aging Elk Elk Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values Elk Clinical Medicine & Diseases ~ Elk Vaccinations Elk Farming, Elk Nutrition, Elk Production, Elk Herd Health Care, etc. MUSKOX Muskox Farming, Muskox Nutrition, Muskox Production, Muskox Herd Health Care, etc. YAK Yak Breeds, Yak Farming, Yak Reproduction, Yak Production, Yak Nutrition, etc. Deer Calculators & Spreadsheets Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

ANTELOPE - Antilocapra americana Aging Antelope AGING ANTELOPE (PRONGHORN: IT'S ALL IN THE TEETH - Authors: W. Jensen & C. Bihrle; hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Antelope Age Publication (Text & Images). Aging Antelope, It's All in the Teeth "...By the time an antelope is 3-1/2 years old, all permanent teeth are in. At this stage, estimating age is based largely on rate of tooth wear..." For more information see Mammals; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Antelope Hematology and Biochemical Values HEALTH EVALUATION OF A PRONGHORN ANTELOPE POPULATION IN OREGON - Authors: M.R. Cunbar, R. Velarde, M.A. Gregg & M. Bray; Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 35(3), 1999, pp 496-510; Journal of Wildlife Diseases Multimedia Health Evalulation of a Pronghorn Antelope Population in Oregon - Pronghorn Antelope Hematological parameters and reference values & Pronghorn Antelope Biochemical parameters and reference values (Text & Images). For more information see the Journal of Wildlife Diseases CARIBOU - Rangifer tarandus caribou Caribou Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING OF CARIBOU & OTHER BODY CONDITION MEASUREMENTS - Authors: G. Kofinas, D.E. Russell & R.G. White, Body Condition of Caribou, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada; Hosted by: Yukon College, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Multimedia Caribou Body Condition Scoring & Other Body Condition Measurements (Text & Images). "...Factors Influencing the Body Condition of the Porcupine Caribou..." Caribou Body Condition Scoring & Other Body Condition Measurements includes Caribou Body Condition Scoring Chart; Other Body Condition Measurements "...Body Reserve Index; Subcutaneous Back Fat Depth; Ultrasound measure of back fat; etc..." For more information see The Porcupine Caribou Herd: Background Information - Body Condition of Caribou or the Body Condition of Caribou (Porcupine Caribou) DEER - Cervidae Aging Deer HOW OLD IS MY DEER - Authors: W. Jensen & C. Bihrle; hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Deer Age Publication (Text & Images). "How Old is My Deer" Publication includes "...How to Age Your Deer; Tooth Identification Basics; Through the Ages ..." For more information see Mammals; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Deer Anatomy DEER FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Deer Female Reproductive Anatomy Text & Images). Examples of "Female Deer Reproductive Anatomy" Lessons include "...Reproductive Anatomy of Doe; Ovaries and Uterus; Corpus Luteum; Doe Reproductive Tract; Doe Cervix and Fornix Vagina; etc..." For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals Images; Learning Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources DEER MALE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Deer Male Reproductive Anatomy Text & Images). Examples of "Male Deer Reproductive Anatomy" Lessons include "...Scrotum; Testis; Seminiferous Tubules; Stag Reproductive Tract; Bulbocavernosus Muscle; Cross-section of Penis; etc..." For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals Images; Learning Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Deer Brain Atlases WHITE-TAILED DEER BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Deer Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Deer Body Condition Score & Carcase Condition Score BODY CONDITION SCORING & CARCASE CONDITION SCORES FOR DEER - Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Multimedia Body Condition Scoring & Carcase condition scores for Deer (Text & Images). For more information see the Deer Farmers Handbook or the Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Deer Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values NORMAL HEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER - Author: M. Woodbury, Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) (Text & Images). For more information see the Deer or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program NORMAL HEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES FOR RED DEER - Author: M. Woodbury, Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) (Text & Images). For more information see the Deer or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Deer Clinical Medicine & Diseases DEER CLINICAL MEDICINE - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Deer Clinical Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Deer Clinical Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Diseases of Deer "...Tuberculosis in Deer; Johne's Disease; Brainworm Infection; etc..." Vaccinations; etc..." For more information see the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program EPIZOOTIC HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE (EHD) IN WHITE-TAILED DEER - DNR Wildlife Disease Laboratory, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Multimedia Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in White-Tailed Deer (Text & Images). For more information see the Michigan Wildlife Disease Manual or the DNR Wildlife Disease Laboratory Deer Vaccinations VACCINATION PROTOCOL FOR WHITETAIL DEER - Author: S.W. Bugai; Hosted by the Texas Deer Association Multimedia Vaccination Protocol for Whitetail Deer (Text & Images). For more information see the Texas Deer Association DEER VACCINATIONS - The Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Deer Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see Exotic and Laboratory Animals; The Merck Veterinary Manual or Merck & Co., Inc. Deer Breeds, Deer Farming, Deer Nutrition, Deer Reproduction, Deer Production, etc. DEER FACTSHEETS, DEER HEALTH FACTSHEETS & DEER FARMERS HANDBOOK - Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Multimedia Deer Handbook, Deer Health Lessons, Deer Lessons, etc. (Text & Images). Examples of Deer Farmers Handbook Chapters include "...Deer Species; Deer Fencing; Deer Breeding Stock; Deer Nutrition; Deer Feed; Deer Pasture; Deer Reproduction; Deer Calving; Deer Weaning; etc..." Examples of Deer Health Factsheets include Deer Capture Myopathy; Deer Castration; Deer Copper Deficiency; Deer Lungworm; Deer Malignant Catarrhal Fever; Deer Orphan Deer Basics & Feeding; etc..." For more information see the Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) DEER FARMING - North American Deer Farmers Association Multimedia Deer Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Deer Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...General Information about Deer Farming; Axis Deer Farming; Fallow Deer Farming; Red Deer Farming; Sika Deer Farming; Whitetail Deer Farming For more information see the North American Deer Farmers Association RED DEER PRODUCTION - Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Program, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University Multimedia Red Deer Production Guide - PDF, 6 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Red Deer Production" Guide Sections include "...Red Deer Marketing; Red Deer Facilities and Equipment; Red Deer Breeding; Red Deer Nutrition; Red Deer Health Program; Sample Red Deer Budget - Retail Slaughter (18 months); Sample Red Deer Budget — Breeder or Wholesale Slaughter (24 months); etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension PASTURE AND FORAGE FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER - Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Pasture and Forage for White-Tailed Deer (Text & Images). For more information see Elk/Deer; Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture

REINDEER - Rangifer tarandus Reindeer Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values NORMAL HEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES FOR REINDEER - Author: M. Woodbury, Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Reindeer Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Deer or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Reindeer Clinical Medicine & Diseases REINDEER HEALTH AIDE MANUAL - Authors: R.A. Dieterich & J.K. Morton, Illustrated by S.L. Kraft; Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension Service, School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Published: Second Edition 1990; Hosted by the Reindeer Research Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reindeer Health Aide Manual - PDF, 77 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Reindeer Health Aide Manual" Chapters & Subchapters include "...Anatomy of Reindeer; Physiology of Reindeer Circulation; Respiration; Urogenital System; Body Heat Control; etc. Diseases of Reindeer Bacteria and Viruses; Immunity to Disease; Respiratory Diseases; etc. Parasitology of Reindeer Parasites; Internal Parasites; etc. Common Medical Treatments for Reindeer; Necropsy of Reindeer; Appenixes Tissue Collection; Serum Collection; Care and Use of Syringes; etc. List of Figures Skeleton of the reindeer; Structure of the lungs; Ruminant stomach of the reindeer; Female urogenital system in reindeer; Male urogenital system in reindeer; etc..." For more information see the Reindeer Farming or the Reindeer Research Program Reindeer Vaccinations REINDEER VACCINATIONS - The Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reindeer Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see Exotic and Laboratory Animals; The Merck Veterinary Manual or Merck & Co., Inc. Reindeer Farming, Reindeer Reproduction, Reindeer Nutrition, Reindeer Diseases, etc. Reindeer Reproduction REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ALASKA LIVESTOCK - M.P. Shipka & J.E. Rowell, Department of High Latitude Agriculture, School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences (SNRAS), University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reproductive Management of Alaska Livestock - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). For "Reindeer Reproduction" see "...Table 1. Length of estrous cycle for various livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 2. Type of estrous cycle and time of year of the breeding season if the species is seasonal breeder; Table 3. Length of gestation for livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 4. Time of ovulation and suggested time of mating for several species..." For more information see Milan P. Shipka's Home Page; High Latitude Agriculture or the School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences (SNRAS) Reindeer Farming, Reindeer Nutrition, Reindeer Diseases, etc. REINDEER FARMING - Reindeer Research Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reindeer Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Reindeer Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...RRP Reindeer Ration Recipes; Design for a Portable Reindeer Crush; Raising Orphan Reindeer Fawns; Corral Design and Operation for Improved Handling Efficiency and Reindeer Safety; Disease Table; General Factors Affecting Reindeer Production; etc. For more information see the Reindeer Research Program ELK - Cervus elaphus nelsoni Aging Elk AGING ELK: IT'S ALL IN THE TEETH - Authors: W. Jensen & C. Bihrle, State Game and Fish Department, North Dakota and hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Elk Age Publication (Text & Images). Elk Teeth "...The science of aging elk is based on tooth development and wear. Like humans, elk replace their "baby teeth" with permanent teeth at a relatively set rate. As surely as a 6-year-old child will soon get her two front teeth, and..." For more information see Mammals; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Elk Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values NORMAL HEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES FOR CANADIAN ELK - Author: M. Woodbury, Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Canadian Elk (Cervus canadensis) (Text & Images). For more information see the Elk or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Elk Clinical Medicine & Diseases ELK CLINICAL MEDICINE - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Elk Clinical Medicine (Text & Images). Elk Diseases include "...Johne's Disease; Winter Tick; Liver Fluke; Brainworm (Paralephostrongylus tenuis) Infection; etc..." For more information see the Elk or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Elk Vaccinations ELK VACCINATIONS - The Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Elk Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see Exotic and Laboratory Animals; The Merck Veterinary Manual or Merck & Co., Inc. Elk Farming, Elk Nutrition, Elk Production, Elk Herd Health Care, etc. ELK - Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba, Canada Multimedia Elk Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Elk Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Elk Production Costs; Elk Marketing; Elk Feeding; Elk Nutrition; etc..." For more information see Livestock or Manitoba Agriculture ELK PRODUCTION - Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Program, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University Multimedia Elk Production Guide - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Elk Production" Guide Sections include "...Elk Marketing; Elk Facilities and Equipment; Elk Breeding; Elk Nutrition; Elk Health Program; Elk Risk Management; Sample Start-Up Elk Cow-Calf Herd Budget (based on a herd of 25 cows and 2 bulls; Sample Established Elk Cow-Calf Herd Budget (based on a herd of 44 cows and 3 bulls); Sample Antler Production Budget; etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension ELK RANCHING - North American Elk Breeding Association Multimedia Elk Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Elk Ranching" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Elk Velvet; Elk Meat; Elk Natural by-products; Elk Bulls; Elk Cows; Elk Calves; Elk Breeding; Elk Calving; Elk Nutrition; etc..." For more information see the North American Elk Breeding Association GROUND LEVEL ELK HANDLING FACILITIES - Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Ground Level Elk Handling Facilities (Text & Images). Ground Level Elk Handling Facilities "...describes a relatively new approach to handling elk. Drawings and designs are based on systems built..." For more information see Elk/Deer; Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture PASTURE AND FORAGES FOR WAPITI (ELK) - Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Pasture and Forages for Wapiti (Elk) (Text & Images). For more information see Elk/Deer; Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture MUSKOX (MUSKOXEN) - Ovibos moschatus moschatus Muskox Farming, Muskox Nutrition, Muskox Production, Muskox Herd Health Care, etc. Muskox Reproduction REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ALASKA LIVESTOCK - M.P. Shipka & J.E. Rowell, Department of High Latitude Agriculture, School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences (SNRAS), University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reproductive Management of Alaska Livestock - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). For "Muskox" Reproduction see "...Table 1. Length of estrous cycle for various livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 2. Type of estrous cycle and time of year of the breeding season if the species is seasonal breeder; Table 3. Length of gestation for livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 4. Time of ovulation and suggested time of mating for several species..." For more information see Milan P. Shipka's Home Page; High Latitude Agriculture or the School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences (SNRAS) YAK - Bos grunniens Yak Breeds, Yak Farming, Yak Reproduction, Yak Production, Yak Nutrition, etc. THE YAK (SECOND EDITION) - Revised & Enlarged by: G. Wiener, H. Jianlin & L. Ruijun, Published by: the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Bangkok, Thailand; Publication is produced by: FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Multimedia Yak Book (Text & Images). Examples of "The Yak" Book Chapters & Subchapters include "...Yak Breeds in China (Chapter 2); Yak in Different Areas and Countries of the World (Chapter 11); Yak in North American Yak Characteristics and Performance; Yak Feeding and Management; etc. Yak Husbandry in India Yak Types; Yak Breeding and Hybridization; Yak Management and Nutrition; Yak Diseases; Yak Reproduction and Production; etc. Yak in Mongolia Yak Keeping; Yak Population; Mongolian Yak; Yak Reproduction; Yak Size and Meat Production; Yak Milk Production; etc. Yak in Bhutan; etc. Breeding, Crossbreeding & Hybridizing of Yak; The Yak in Relation to its Environment; Reproduction in the Yak; Yak Female Organs; Yak Gestation and Parturition; Yak Calving Season; etc. Production Characteristics of Yak; Mangement of Yak; Disease in the Yak; Yak Nurition; etc..." For more information see the FAO Document Repository or FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Fowl, Poultry, Ratites

FOWL & POULTRY BREEDS Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowl, Peafowl, Pigeons, Swans, Turkeys, etc. POULTRY U.S. Egg Grading Manual U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry Poultry Clinical Medicine & Diseases Poultry Vaccination Poultry Nutrition Poultry Ventilation & Housing Chicken Body Condition Scoring Poultry Science, Production, Management, etc. for Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Pheasants, Squab, Turkeys, etc. Poultry Reproduction, Tom Theriogenology, Avian Biology, Chicken Embryology, etc. RATITES: OSTRICH, RHAE & EMU Clinical Medicine, Housing, Breeding, Nutrition, Production, Management, Diseases, etc. Poultry Calculators & Spreadsheets Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

FOWL, POULTRY, RATITES Fowl & Poultry Breeds FEATHERSITE - THE POULTRY PAGE (QUICKTIME) - B. Koffler, FeatherSite - The Poultry Page Multimedia Poultry Breeds with Lessons & Videos (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). The Poultry Page is "...An on-line zoological garden of domestic poultry, including photos, video and information about various breeds of fowl, such as chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, peafowl, pigeons, and turkeys..." For more information see Barry Koffler's Home Page Some examples Poultry Breeds with Lessons & Videos include Chicken Breeds (Gallus gallus) Duck Breeds - Various Species (Anatidae) Geese/Goose Breeds (Anser sp.) Swan Breeds - Various Species (Anatidae) Turkey Breeds (Meleagris gallopavo) Poultry FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT U.S. Egg Grading Manual & Poultry Trade Description EGG GRADING MANUAL - Agricultural Handbook Number 75, Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Egg Grading Manual (Text & Images). USDA's Egg Grading Manual "...provides graders with an understanding of egg marketing, the purpose of grading, production and processing practices, and Federal-State grading programs. An in-depth description of USDA's egg grading and certification programs is provided for use by processors, marketers,..." Examples of USDA's "Egg Grading Manual" Chapters include "...Production and Maintenance of Egg Quality; Structure, Composition, and Formation of the Egg; Egg Grading; Qualitiy Factors; etc..." For more information see Grading or the Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry U.S. TRADE DESCRIPTIONS FOR POULTRY - Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry "...is a web application that allows users to use the U.S. trade standards to define numerical codes that describe product and packaging requirements for the raw poultry products that they wish to purchase or trade. There is interactive assistance that links to text explanations, diagrams, and photos of product styles,..." For more information see Quality Standards & Product Descriptions or the Agricultural Marketing Service Poultry Clinical Medicine & Diseases CHICKEN (ADULT) & CHICK HEART RATES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Adult Chicken Heart Rates & Chick Heart Rates (Text & Images). Click on "Heart Rates". For more information see the Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual POULTRY MEDICINE - R.J. Eckroade & E. Gingerich, Laboratories of Avian Medicine & Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Poultry Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports and Poultry Clinical Medicine Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Common Poultry Diseases In The United States; Primary Routes of Poultry Disease Transmission; Vaccination Schedules for Broilers; Broiler Breeders; Layer Breeders; Pullets; Turkey Breeders; etc. Avian Laboratory Tests Hemagglutination; Hemagglutination-Inhibition Test (HI); Elisa Serum Profile; Avian Serological Technique; Avian Virus Isolation (VI) Techniques; etc. Poultry Medicine Clinical Cases; etc..." For more information see CAl Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE POULTRY INFORMED PROFESSIONAL - Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC), Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Poultry Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Feed Toxicity vs. Toxin Detection; Fan Belts, Pulleys, Shutters, Cool Pads, And Profits; Principles of Succeessful Wintertime Broilers House Ventilation; Combating Coccidiosis in Broiler Breeders; Fundamentals of Light Management In Broiler Production; etc..." For more information see Online Documents; Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC); Department of Small Animal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine POULTRY DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Poultry Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each "Poultry Diseases" includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet POULTRY DISEASES - The Poultry Site Multimedia Poultry Disease Technical Reports (Text & Images). Includes over "140" Poultry Disease Technical Reports. Each "Poultry Disease" Technical Report includes "...Introduction; Signs; Post-mortem lesions; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prevention; etc..." For more information see The Poultry Site Poultry Vaccination POULTRY VACCINATION SCHEDULES - R.J. Eckroade & E. Gingerich, Laboratories of Avian Medicine & Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Poultry Vaccination Schedules (Text & Images). Poultry Vaccination Schedules include Vaccination Schedules for "...Broilers; Broiler Breeders; Layer Breeders; Pullets (Layers); Turkey Breeders; Commercial Turkey..." Poultry Vaccination Methods include "...Individual Bird Vaccination Applications; Flock Vaccination Applications..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine POULTRY VACCINATION - Poultry Hub, Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Multimedia Poultry Vaccination (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Vaccination" Sections include "...Types of vaccine; Vaccination procedures Intramuscular injection; Subcutaneous injection; Ocular; Nasal; Oral; Drinking Water; Wing stab; etc. Handling vaccines on the farm; etc..." For more information see the Poultry Hub Poultry Nutrition NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF POULTRY - Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) & Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Poultry Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Poultry" Textbook Chapters include "...Components of Poultry Diets; Nutrient Requirements of Chickens; Nutrient Requirements of Turkeys; Nutrient Requirements of Geese; Nutrient Requirements of Ducks; Nutrient Requirements of Ring-Necked Pheasants, Japanese Quail, and Bobwhite Quail; Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies in Chickens and Turkeys; Toxicity of Certain Inorganic Elements; Composition of Feedstuffs Used in Poultry Diets; Standard Reference Diets for Chicks; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press Poultry Ventilation & Housing POULTRY VENTILATION & HOUSING - Poultry Ventilation & Housing, Department of Poultry Science, College of Agriculture, Auburn University Multimedia Poultry Ventilation & Housing Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Ventilation & Housing" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Electrical; Evaporative Cooling; Fans and Ventilation; Housing and Construction; Insulation; Layer, Breeder, and Pullet Housing; Lighting; Litter & Bedding Management; Water; etc..." For more information see the Poultry Ventilation & Housing Home Page or the Department of Poultry Science

Chicken Body Condition Scoring A BODY CONDITION SCORING SYSTEM FOR LAYER HENS - Authors: N.G. Gregory & J.K. Robins, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, New Zealand; Published in the: New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 41:4, 555-559; 1998; Publisher: Taylor & Francis Multimedia A Body Condition Scoring System for Layer Hens (Text & Images). For more information see A Body Condition Scoring System for Layer Hens or Taylar & Francis Online Poultry Science, Health, Nutrition, Production, Management, etc. POULTRY - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories include "...Health and Disease; Feeding and Nutrition; Production on a Small Scale; Eggs; etc..." For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Examples from over "100" "Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Duck Raising Examples of "Duck Raising" Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Duck Meat Production Breeds; Duck Egg Production Breeds; Duck Breeding; Disease Control; Duck Housing Design, Layout and Equipment; Duck Egg Production, Lighting and Incubation; etc..." Geese Raising Examples of "Geese Raising" Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Goose Production; Breeds of Geese; Geese Breeding; Geese Selection; Geese Mating; Geese Artificial Insemination; Geese Housing; etc..." Pheasant Raising Examples of "Pheasant Raising" Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Breeds of Pheasants; Pheasant Breeding; Pheasant Disease Control; Pheasant Parasites; Pheasant Predators and Cannibalism in Pheasants; Pheasant Housing; etc..." POULTRY - Department of Poultry Science, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Mississippi State University Multimedia Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories include "...Poultry Production; Poultry Feeding & Nutrition; Poultry Diseases & Pests; Poultry Reproduction and Incubation; Poultry Litter; etc..." For more information see Department of Poultry Science or the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences POULTRY SCIENCE: POULTRY PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT - Texas Agrilife Extension Poultry Science, Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University Multimedia Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories & Subcategories include "...Poultry Production and Management Incubating and Hatching Eggs (PDF, 15 Pages). Includes: Total incubation time to hatch, time for transfer to hatcher, and dry and wet bulb temperatures for common birds. The Home Broiler Flock; The Small Laying Flock; Chicken Breeds and the Colors of Their Eggs; Raising Guinea Fowl; Raising Geese; Japanese Quail Production; Emu Production; Ostrich Production; The Incubation of Ratite Eggs; Small Poultry Flocks; etc..." Poultry Waste Management Handbook "...Broiler Litter Information; Mortality Management; Biosecurity of Poultry Facilities; Calibration of Manure and Fertilizer Spreaders; Conservation Plans as a Tool to Manage Broiler Litter; etc..." Dead Poultry Disposal; etc. For more information see the Department of Poultry Science POULTRY SCIENCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State University Multimedia Poultry Science Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Game Bird "...Commerical Emu Production; Commercial Ostrich Production; Management Program for Raising Breeder Duck Flocks; etc..." Hatching Management "...Contamination of Hatching Eggs; Egg Size and Profit; The Importance of Traying Eggs with the Large End Up; Specific Gravity Determination for Hatching Eggs; Spray Sanitizing Hatching Eggs; etc..." Poultry Management "...Brooding Turkeys; Drinking Water Quality for Poultry; Induced Molting as a Management Tool; Lighting Management for Broilers; Ranging Turkeys; Trace Minerals; Vitamins for Poultry; etc..." Biosecurity; Economics; Feed Mill; Layer Performance; Poultry Diseases; Poultry Mortality; etc..." For more information see Prestage Department of Poultry Science; Departments & Partners or the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service SMALL FARMS POULTRY PRODUCTION - Small Farms Program, Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon State University Multimedia Small Farms Poultry Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Farms Poultry Production" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Management "...Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur's Toolbox; Range Poultry Housing; Small-Scale Poulty Processing; Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture; etc..." Breeds, Reproduction, Hatching & Brooding; Nutrition; Health; etc..." For more information see Small Farms; Agriculture or the Oregon State University Extension Service Poultry Reproduction, Tom Theriogenology, Avian Biology, Chicken Embryology, etc. POULTRY REPRODUCTION - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Poultry Reproduction Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals Images; Learning Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Examples of "Poultry Reproduction" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Poultry Female Reproductive Anatomy Examples of "Poultry Female Reproductive Anatomy" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Poultry Abdominal Cavity; Poultry Reproductive & Digestive Tract; Ovary; Mucosal Folds of Magnum; Egg within Magnum & Isthmus; Shell Membrane Surrounding Egg; Poultry Uterus; etc..." Poultry Semen Collection & Insemination of Female Poultry - Chick Development Feather Sexing in Chickens TOM THERIOGENOLOGY - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Tom Theriogenology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Tom Theriogenology" Course Sections & Subsections include "...Normal Breeding; Breeding Soundness Examination; Artificial Insemination; Male Infertility..." For more information see Male Theriogenology; Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine ORNITHOLOGY: AVIAN BIOLOGY (QUICKTIME, ETC.) - G. Ritchison, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University Multimedia Ornithology: Avian Biology Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Ornithology" Course Chapters include "...Bird Flight and Other Means of Locomotion; Digestive System: Food & Feeding Habits; Urinary System, Salt Glands, & Osmoregulation; Circulatory System; Respiratory System; Energy Balance & Thermoregulation; Nervous System; Vocal Communication; Mating Systems; Avian Reproduction; etc..." For more information see Ornithology or Gary Ritchison's Home Page CHICKSCOPE - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Multimedia Chicken Science Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Chickscope "...The goals include and increased understanding of the process of gathering scientific data and the opportuinty to interacti with scientists from several disciplines..." For more information see Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Examples of Chicken Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include MRI Database of Chicken Eggs EggMath (mathematics related to eggs) Embryology: The 21-day Chick Lifecycle Ratites: Ostrich (Struthio camelus), Rhea (Rhea americana), Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Ratites (Ostrich, Rhea & Emu) Ranching, Procuction, Nutrition, etc. EMU FARMING - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Queensland Government, Queensland, Australia Multimedia Emu Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Emu Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Emu Production Cycle; Emu Feeding; Emus Catching and Handling; Emu Bbreeding; Emu Nutrition for Growing; etc..." For more information see Care & Husbandry; Poultry or Animals or Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry RASING RATITES: OSTRICH, RHEA, EMU (PDF) - J.C. Hermes, Oregon State University Extension & Experiment Stations Communications Multimedia Ratities Ranching Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Ratities "...are a group of birds that includes ostriches, emu, rheas, cassowaries, and kiwis. Lacking the large keel on the breast bone where flight muscles attach, these birds are unable to fly..." Examples of "Rasing Ratities" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Rhea; Ostrich; Emu; Production; Incubation; Brooding; Growing; Reproduction; Feeding; etc..." For more information see Agriculture; Publications or the Oregon State University Extension & Experiment Stations Communications Emu Nutrition & Ostrich Nutrition NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR OSTRICHES AND EMUS - S.E. Scheideler (University of Nebraska) and J.L. Sell (Iowa State University); Hosted by the Iowa State University Extension, Iowa State University Multimedia Nutrition Guidelines for Ostriches and Emus - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). "...The design of successful feeding programs for ratites (ostriches and emus) is a special challenge to nutritionists and production managers. There is little scientifically based information on nutrient requirements and efficiency of nutrient utilization by ratites. Nevertheless, successful feeding programs have been developed by using..." Examples of "Nutrition Guidelines for Ostriches and Emus" Guide Tables include "...Comparative intestinal lengths of ostriches, emus, and chickens; Body weights of ostriches and emus at selected ages; Nutrition guidelines for ostriches; Nutritional guidelines for emus; Concentrations of selected nutrients in ingredients used in feeds of ostriches and emus..." For more information see the Iowa State University Extension Ostrich Hematologic Reference Ranges & Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges OSTRICH HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Ostrich Hematologic Reference Ranges & Ostrich Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges (Text & Images). Click on "Hematologic Reference Ranges & Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges". For more information see the Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual Ostrich Anatomy, Ranching, Eggs, Incubation, etc. Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports COMMERCIAL OSTRICH PRODUCTION - G.S. Davis, Extension Poultry Specialist, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State University Multimedia Commercial Ostrich Production Technical Publication (Text & Images). Examples of "Commercial Ostrich Production" Subject Categories include "...Ostrich Nutrition; Ostrich Breeder Flock Management; Ostrich Hatchery Management; Incubation Requirements; Brooding; etc..." For more information see the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service THE OKLAHOMA STATE OSTRICH BOOK - A. Kocan, Center for Veterinary Health Science, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Ostrich Book (Text & Images). Ostrich "...Ostrich reach an adult height of over 7 feet by 16 to 18 months of age. They continue to increase in weight after this time with adult males reaching over 300 pounds. Ostrich may become sexually mature at 2 years of age although males often mature later than females. It is not uncommon for hens to begin laying at 2 to 3 years of age while males may take as long as 4 to 5 years to be functionally mature..." Examples of "Ostrich Book" Chapters include "...Introduction; Ostrich Ranching; Ostrich Anatomy; Ostrich Facilities; Ostrich Eggs; Incubation; Care of Newly Hatched Chicks & Care After Hatching; Ostrich Nutrition; Ostrich Diseases; Ostrich Medical Management; Anesthetics & Tranquilizers; etc..." For more information see Instructional Resources or the Center for Veterinary Health Science

Goat - Caprine - Capra hircus

Goat Breeds Goat Breeding ~ Goat Anatomy & Goat Biology Goat Clincal Medicine Goat Body Condition Scoring Goat Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Dairy Goat & Meat Goat Health, Reproduction, Breeding, Production, Management, Fencing, Diseases, etc. Goat Hoof Trimming Goat Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Goat Surgery Castration & Cesarean Section, Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Goat Nutrition Goat Shearing Videos Shearing Angora Goats for Mohair & Shearing Cashmere Goats Goat Mortality Composting Goat Research Goat Calculators & Spreadsheets Breeding, Pregnancy, Costs, Budget, Profit, Nutrition, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

GOATS Goat Related Centers FOR GOAT CALCULATORS SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - SHEEP FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Goat Breeds GOAT BREED ASSOCIATIONS - Maryland Small Ruminant Page Multimedia Goat Breeds & Goat Breed Associations (Text & Images). For more information see Maryland Small Ruminant Page GOAT BREEDS - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Goat Breeds & Goat Breed Associations (Text & Images). For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Goat Breeding Databases ADGA GENETICS: DAIRY GOAT PEDIGREE RESEARCH TOOLS - American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) Multimedia Dairy Goat Pedigree Research Databases (Text & Images). Dairy Goat Pedigree Research Tools & Databases are "...the product of a cooperative effort between the American Dairy Goat Association, Animal Improvement Program Lab, USDA and Gene Dershewitz as a public service to the dairy goat world..." Dairy Goat Pedigree Research Databases include "...Pedigree Search; USDA Yield Data; Buck Type Data Search; PTI/ETA Index Search; etc..." For more information see the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) DAIRY GOAT DATA TABLES AND LISTS - Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL), Animal and Natural Resources Institute, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USDA Multimedia Dairy Goat Data Tables and Lists (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Goat Data Tables and Lists" include "...Goat Evaluation Files; Genetic Trend by Breed for Goats; Inbreeding Information for Goats; etc..." For more information see Genetic Evaluations of Dairy Animals Available from AIPL or the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) Goat Anatomy & Goat Biology BIOLOGY OF THE GOAT - Karin Christensen, Scientific Illustration and Animation Multimedia Goat Biology Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Biology of the Goat" Lessons include "...Goat Skeleton; Goat Reproduction; Meiosis; Coccidian Life Cycle; Tapeworm Life Cycle; Stomach worm Life Cycle; Rumen Fungi Life Cycle: Internal Parasites; External Parasites; etc..." For more information see Scientific Illustration and Animation Examples of Goat Biology Lessons include Anatomy of the Goat Goat Reproduction GOAT BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS - P.G. Orsini & P. Nassar, Laboratories of Anatomy, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Goat Anatomy and Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Book Illustrations" Subject Categories include "...Goat Neck and Shoulders; Goat Thorax; Goat Abdomen; Goat Pelvis; Goat Pelvic Limb; Goat Thoracic Limb; Goat Head; etc..." For more information see Gross Anatomy; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Goat Clincal Medicine, Husbandry, Production, etc. FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT Goat Body Condition Scoring Goats BODY CONDITION SCORING OF GOATS VIDEO - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Body Condition Scoring of Goats Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Body Condition Scoring of Goats Video "...Scoring is performed in goats using a BCS ranging from 1.0 to 5.0, with 0.5 increments. A BCS of 1.0 is an extremely thin goat with no fat reserves and a BCS of 5.0 is a very over-conditioned (obese) goat..." "...producers need to develop skills in assessing body condition of their goats so that a desired moderate body condition can be maintained. With practice, evaluating the BCS of an animal will only take about 10-15 seconds..." For more information see the Goat Meat; The E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Meat Goat Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING IN MEAT GOATS - L.I. Spahr, York County Extension Agent, Cooperative Extension, Bedford County, Penn State Cooperative Extension, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring in Meat Goats Guide (Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring in Meat Goats "...Market goat producers need to be concerned with body condition not only in the nannies but also in the herd bucks. Body condition can mean the difference between a good kidding season and a dismal season..." For more information see Body Condition Scoring; Lesson 2: Reproduction; Meat Goat Home Study Course; Courses or the Penn State Cooperative Extension Goat (Caprine) Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, etc. GOAT RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Goat; Heart Rates for Goat; Resting Respiratory Rates for Goat; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Goat; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Goat; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Goat..." For more information see Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (CAPRINE - GOAT) - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CAPRINE - GOAT NORMAL ECG VALUES - L. Klein, Section of Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia; Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Caprine Normal ECG Values (Text & Images). For more information see Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine

Dairy Goat & Meat Goat Health, Reproduction, Breeding, Production, Management, Fencing, Diseases, etc. Goats (Dairy & Meat) GOATS - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Goat Ranching Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Ranching" Subject Categories & Subcategories include "...Goat Breeds "...Anglo-Nubian; Angora; British Alpine; Saanen & Toggenburg..." Goat Management and Production "...Goat Fencing; Artificial methods of rearing goats; Natural Goat and Alpaca Care; Shearing Cashmere Goats; Australian Goat Leather; etc..." Goat Health "...Anatomy and Physiology of the Goat; Copper Deficiency; Enterotoxaemia; Lice; etc..." Goat Emergency Management; etc. For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries AUSTRALIAN GOAT NOTES - Australian Cashmere Growers Association, Ltd (ACGA), St Lucia South, Queensland, Australia Multimedia Goat Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. (Text & Images). Examples of "Australian Goat Notes" Sections & Subsections include Goat Management "...Basic Angora Husbandry; Establishing an Angora Flock; Annual Management Programme For Cashmeres; Reproductive cycle of goats; Manager's Guide for Breeding Fibre Goats part 1 & 2; Management at Kidding; etc. Goat Nutrition; Goat Health Goat Breeding Breeding Angora Goats; Breeding Cashmere in Australian Goats; Selection of Cashmere Does; Selection of Cashmere Sires; etc. Fibre Growth and Production Harvesting Cashmere; Sampling Cashmere fleece for testing; Cashmere, Measurement of Yield and Fibre Diameter; Mohair First Management; Produsing Quality Mohair - Some Options For Growers; Growing Longer Mohair; etc. Fibre Marketing Cashmere Processor Requirements; Aspects of Marketing the Australian Cashmere Clip; Recognising Basic Fibre Types Mohair First Clip Quality; How Mohair is Valued; Mohair Clip Preparation; etc. Meat Production and Marketing; etc..." For more information see the Australian Cashmere Growers Association, Ltd (ACGA) GOATS - Author: tatiana Stanton (Goat Extension Associate, Goat Extension Program), Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University Multimedia Goat Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. (Text & Images). Examples of "Goats" Subject Categories & Subcategories include "...Information for New Goat Owners How to start a goat dairy; Starting a meat goat operation; etc. Meat Goat Herd Management Practices; Goat Facilities; Goat Health; Goat Nutrition; Kid Care; Managing goats on browse, pasture or woods; Goat Products Benefits of goat milk and meat; Cheesemaking simplified; etc. Marketing Goat Products Breaking down a carcass; Factors affecting dressing percentage; Marketing to brokers, dealers, packers and retailers; Marketing on-farm; Marketing to restaurants; etc. Evaluating Goats and Carcasses; etc..." For more information see Goat Resources; Goat Management or the Department of Animal Science GOAT RESEARCH & EDUCATION - Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimeida Goat Research & Education (Text & Images). For more information see Department of Animal & Food Sciences Examples of "Goat Research & Education" Sections include Goat Presentations Examples of Goat Publications include "...Goat Body Condition Score; Medications Commonly Used in Goats and Approximate Withdrawal Times; Gastro-Intestinal Parasite Management for Goats; Selecting Foundation and Replacement Goats; Feedlot Feeder Design; etc..." Goat Publications Examples of Goat Publications Categories include "...Goat Nutrition; Goat Health; Goat Facilities; Goat Breed Selection; Goat Reproduction & Breeding; Kidding; Meat Goats; Milk Goats; etc..." GOAT HEALTH & HUSBANDRY - Fias Co Farm, Mooresburg, Tennessee Multimedia Goat Health & Husbandry Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Health & Husbandry" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Goat Normal Health Information "...Temperature; Pulse Rate; Respiration; Rumen (stomach) movements; Puberty; Estrus/Heat Cycle; Gestation; etc..." General Information "...Goat Feeding & Supplements; Goat Fencing; Goat Housing; etc..." Goat Diseases & Goat Health Issues; Goat Medications; etc. For more information see Fias Co Farm Examples of "Goat Husbandry & Goat Health" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Breeding Kidding: Birthing & Post Birth Information Male Goat Information: Bucks & Wethers Milking DIAGNOSIS OF INTERNAL PARASITISM IN GOATS - Author: Bill Pomroy & hosted by the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Diagnosis of Internal Parasitism in Goats Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Goat Research; The E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Dairy Goats BIOLOGICAL RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DAIRY GOAT PRODUCERS - David C. Van Metre, Department of Clinical Sciences & the Animal Population Health Institute (APHI), College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Biological Risk Management for Dairy Goat Producers (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Available in English & Spanish. Examples of "Biological Risk Management for Dairy Goat Producers" Sections include "...Starting a Biological Risk Management Program Video; Immunization & Parasite Control Video; Exposure Management Video; etc..." For more information see Institute E-Publications; Institute Outreach; Animal Population Health Institute (APHI) or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Meat Goats WEB-BASED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR MEAT GOAT PRODUCERS - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Web-based Training and Certification Program for Meat Goat Producers (Text & Images). You can access the modules either for Certification or for Browsing. Examples from over "21" "Web-based Training and Certification Program for Meat Goat Producers" Chapters include "...Meat Goat Management; Goat Facilities; Goat Herd Health; Internal & External Parasites of Goats; Introduction to Goat Nutrition; Pastures for Goats; Goat Farm Budgeting; Goat Reproduction; Genetic Improvement and Crossbreeding in Meat Goats; Livestock Guarding Dogs; etc..." For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University MEAT GOAT PRODUCTION HANDBOOK - SOUTH AFRICAN BOER GOATS - F. Pinkerton, R.L. Harwell, W. Drinkwater, et.al.; Sponsored by Rural Economic Development Center Raleigh, North Carolina and Mid-Carolina Council of Governors and Hosted by South African Boer Goats Multimedia Meat Goat Production Handbook - South African Boer Goats (Text & Images). Examples of "Meat Goat Production Handbook" Chapters include "...Procurement Of Foundation Stock; Meat Goat Breeds & Breeding Plans; Meat Goat Reproductive Management; Meat Goat Feeding Programs; Managing Forages; Meat Goat Housing, Fencing, Working Facilities, & Predators; Marketing Channels; Factors Affecting Carcass Yield & Quality; etc..." For more information see South African Boer Goats MEAT GOATS - Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, Extension Animal Husbandry, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State University Multimedia Meat Goats Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Meat Goats" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Meat Goat Marketing & Economics; Meat Goat Management; Meat Goat Health "...Health Requirements; Meat Goat Vaccination Program; etc..." Meat Goat Nutrition "...Nutrition of Meat Goats; Forage Needs for Meat Goats; etc..." Meat Goat Reproduction "...Breeding and Kidding Management in the Meat Goats; Heat Detection in Meat Goats; etc..." For more information see Extension Animal Husbandry; Departments & Partners or the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Goat Hoof Trimming Step-by-Step Lessons GOAT HOOF TRIMMING - Fias Co Farm, Mooresburg, Tennessee Multimedia Step-by-Step Goat Hoof Trimming Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Goat Health & Husbandry or the Fias Co Farm Goat Vaccinations & Injection Techniques VACCINATION PROTOCOL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE MEASURES FOR GOATS - Authors: R. Mobley, C. Lyttle-N'guessan & T. Peterson, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida Multimedia The Herd Health Handbook for Goat Producers: Vaccination Protocol and Quality Assurance Measures for Goats (Text & Images). Examples of "The Herd Health Handbook for Goat Producers: Vaccination Protocol and Quality Assurance Measures for Goats" Sections include "...Vaccination Protocol for Different Ages of Goats; Goat Guideline for Anthelmintic Dosages (Internal Parasite Dewormers); Medications Commonly used in Goats and Approximate Withdrawal Times; etc..." For more information see The Herd Health Handbook for Goat Producers MEAT GOAT VACCINATION PROGRAM - GoatWorld.Com Multimedia Meat Goat Vaccination Program (Text & Images). For more information see GoatWorld Goat Surgery & Anesthesia: Castration & Cesarean Section, Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations ANESTHESIA, SURGICAL & NERVE BLOCK ILLUSTRATIONS (GOAT BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS) - P.G. Orsini & P. Nassar, Laboratories of Anatomy, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Goat Anatomy and Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations" Subject Categories include "... Epidural anesthesia sites, Caprine; Paravertebral anesthesia, Caprine; Cerebrospinal tap sites, Caprine; etc..." For more information see Gross Anatomy; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Goat Nutrition Nutrient Requirements for Goats NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GOATS - CALCULATORS - Authors: T.A. Gipson & A.L. Goetsch., E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Nutrient Requirements for Goats Calculators (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Nutrition" Calculators Major Categories include "...Energy Nutrition Calculators; Protein Nutrition Calculators; Energy Requirement Adjustments Nutrition Calculators; Feed Intake Nutrition Calculators; Diet Formulation Nutrition Calculators; etc..." For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Some examples from over "25" Goat Nutrition Calculators include Energy Calculator Energy Calculator "...Metabolizable Energy (ME) Requirement For Growing Goats: Meat, Dairy, And Indigenous; Less than 1.5 Years Of Age..." Protein Calculator Protein Calculator "...Metabolizable Protein (MP) And Crude Protein (CP) Requirements Of Mature Goats: Meat, Dairy, and Indigenous; Non-lactating and Lactating..." Energy Requirement Adjustments Calculator Energy Requirement Adjustments Calculator: "...Metabolizable Energy (ME) Required for Grazing Activity..." Feed Intake Calculator Feed Intake Calculator "...Feed Intake by Angora Goats: Non-lactating, Not in Late Pregnancy..." Total Mixed Ration Calculator Total Mixed Ration Calculator Goat Shearing Videos - Shearing Angora Goats for Mohair & Shearing Cashmere Goats Shearing Angora Goats for Mohair SHEARING AN ANGORA GOAT VIDEO - Shearer: Steven Franco Multimedia Shearing Angora Goats for Mohair (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). SHEARING AN ANGORA GOAT PART I VIDEO - Namaste Farms Multimedia Shearing Angora Goats for Mohair (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). SHEARING AN ANGORA GOAT PART II VIDEO - Namaste Farms Multimedia Shearing Angora Goats for Mohair (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Cashmere Goat Shearing CASHMERE GOAT SHEARING VIDEO - Australian Cashmere Goat Enterprises, Cashmere Australia Multimedia Cashmere Goat Shearing (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Goat Mortality Composting GOAT & SHEEP MORTALITY COMPOSTING - SMALL STOCK MORTALITY COMPOSTING - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Goat & Sheep Mortality Composting Video & Small Stock Mortality Composting Technical Publication (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Goat & Sheep Mortality Composting Video & Small Stock Mortality Composting Technical Publication "...Composting is an inexpensive, environmentally friendly method of disposing of animal mortality..." For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Goat Research GOAT RESEARCH: SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES & ABSTRACTS - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Scientific Goat Articles, Abstracts, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University

Horse, Donkey & Mule - Equine

Equine Breeds - Horse, Donkey & Mule Breeds & Horse, Donkey & Mule Breed Associations, Registries, etc. Equine Height & Weight Equine Anatomy, Vision, Dental Anatomy, Aging Horses by Their Teeth, etc. Equine Breeding, Reproduction, Pregnancy, Yearlings, Equine Semen, Foaling, etc. Genetics: Horse Coat Color Equine Theriogenology - Equine Reproduction Stallion Semen Collection ~ Equine Semen Dilution ~ Mare Artificial Insemination Normal Foaling, Abnormal Foaling, Difficult Birth Equine Physical Examination - Horse Physical Examination, Reproductive Clinical Examination of a Mare, & Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination Horse Clinical Examination using High Speed Equine Treadmill Horse Body Condition Scoring (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Horse Confirmation Analysis & Horse Measurement Instructions Equine Clinical Medicine Equine Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Equine Clinical Medicine Courses, Lectures, etc. Equine Dentistry Equine Emergency & Critical Care Equine Genetics, Immunology, Medicine, Epidemiology, etc. Equine Lameness Exam, Diagnosis & Diagnostic Anesthesia (Nerve Block Preparation, Digital Nerve Block, Intraarticular Anesthesia, etc.) Equine Distal Limb ~ Equine Joint Diseases Equine Intra-Articular Joint Injections ~ Equine Nuclear Medicine ~ Equine Ophthalmology Equine Orthopaedics ~ Equine Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine ~ Equine Radiology Equine Surgery Videos Castration, Nasal Cavities, Fractures and Penetrating Injuries, etc. Equine Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Care & Handling of Horses, Donkeys & Mules Horse Horsemanship, Care & Handling Courses, Lectures, etc. with Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound Horsemanship Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. Horses, Donkeys & Mules Care & Handling Courses, Lectures, Manuals Horse Judging Lessons, Manuals, Videos, etc. ~ Draft Horse Handbook, Lessons, Videos, etc. First Aid for Your Horse Building Plans, Stable Ventilation, Flooring and Bedding, Pastures Management, etc. Gait Analysis ~ Halter Tying, Horse Knotting, Rope Halters, etc. Fitting & Selecting A Saddle Horse Locomotion, Dressage, etc. ~ Horseshoeing - Horse Hoof Care Horse Calculators & Spreadsheets Foaling Date, Mare Care, Costs, Budget, Prifits, Boarding, Nutrition, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

EQUINE - HORSE, DONKEY, MULE Horse Realated Centers FOR HORSE CALCULATORS SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - HORSE FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Equine Breeds: Horses, Donkeys & Mules Horse Breeds Databases including Associations, Registry, etc. HORSE BREEDS - Equiworld Multimedia Horse Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Breeds" Database including Associations, Registries, etc. include "...Abaco Wild Horses; American Cream Draft Horse; American Paint Horses; Appaloosa Horses; Australian Stock Horses; Boulonnais Horses; British Spotted Horse & Pony; Caspian Arabian Horses; Cleveland Bay Horses; Clydesdale Horses; Donkey; Fell Pony; Georgian Grande Horses; Hanovarian Horses; Lipizzaner Horses; Morgan Horses; Mule; Mustang Horses; Peruvian Paso Horses; Quarter Horses; Shetland Pony; etc..." For more information see Horse Care or Equiworld HORSE BREEDS WORLD WIDE - Equine Web Design Multimedia Horse Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Breeds" Database including Associations, Registries, etc. include "...Appaloosas Horses; Arabians Horses; Buckskin Dun Horses; Caspian Horses; Cutting Horse; Dressage Horses; Foundation Breeders; Morgans Horses; Paints Horses; Palominos Cremellos Horses; Quarter Horses; Reining And Cowhorse; Saddlebreds And Gaited Horses; Thoroughbreds And Racing; Warmbloods (Dressage Horses, Jumpers, Hunters, Eventers)..." For more information see Equine Web Design Donkeys & Mules DONKEY & MULE BREEDS - The American Donkey and Mule Society Inc. Multimedia Donkey & Mule Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "Donkey & Mule Breeds" Database including Associations, Registries, etc. include "...Miniature Donkeys; Standard Donkeys; Mammoths; Poitou Donkeys; Zebdonks; Mules..." For more information see The American Donkey and Mule Society MINIATURE MEDITERRANEAN DONKEY BREED STANDARD - National Miniature Donkey Association The Miniature Donkey "...is a compact, well-proportioned animal with a sweet, sociable disposition. At maturity (3 years), it is able to pull a cart or carry a pack as it did in its native Sicily and Sardinia..." For more information see the National Miniature Donkey Association Horse Anatomy - Equine Anatomy, Dental Anatomy, Aging Horses by Their Teeth, Vision, Vision, etc. Horse Anatomy - Equine Anatomy AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF THE HORSE TRANSVERSE SECTION - J. Lesh, Center for Veterinary Health Science, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Horse Anatomy Course (Text & Images). Horse Transverse Section Guide "...The study of transverse sections is a traditional component of most veterinary anatomy courses. To interpret transverse sections, veterinary students must switch from the three dimensions of their cadaver to the two-dimensional plane of the section..." For more information see Comparative Anatomy; Instructional Resources or the Center for Veterinary Health Science HORSE ANATOMY - P.G. Orsini & P. Nassar, Laboratories of Anatomy, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Horse Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Animations). Examples of "Horse Anatomy: Subject Categories & Subcategories include Horse Neck and Shoulders "...Blood Supply; Description of Muscles; Innervation; Axial Skeleton; etc..." Horse Thorax "...Blood Supply; Description of Muscles; Organs of the Thoracic Cavity; etc... Horse Abdomen "...Blood Supply; Description of Muscles; Gastrointestinal Tract; etc..." Horse Pelvis "...Organs of the Reproductive Tract; Blood Supply; etc..." Horse Thoracic Limb "...Description of Muscles; Stay Apparatus; Skeleton; Distal limb (Shively Figures); Radiographs; etc... Horse Pelvic Limb "...Description of Muscles; Stay Apparatus; Skeleton; Radiographs; etc..." Horse Head "...Cranial Nerves; Dentition; Muscles; Larynx; Nasal Cavity; Sinuses; Skeleton/Skull; etc..." For more information see Large Animal Menu; Gross Anatomy; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Horse Vision THE VISUAL WORLD OF THE HORSE - Authors: B. Timney & B. Wright; Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario Multimedia The Visual World of the Horse Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "The Visual World of the Horse" Subject Categories include "...Anatomy of the Eye and Field of View; Focusing and Accommodation; Visual Acuity; Depth Perception; Colour Vision; Night Vision; etc..." For more information see Horses - Care and Handling; Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Dental Anatomy of Horses & Estimating the Age of Horses by Examination of their Teeth DENTAL ANATOMY OF HORSES - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Horses Lessons (Text & Images). Dental Anatomy of Horses "...The molars and premolars of the horse are known as cheek teeth. The cheek teeth slowly erupt to compensate for the constant grinding which wears away 2-3mm per year. For this reason, horses have very long teeth that are refered to as hypsodont which means "high tooth."..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences AGING HORSES BY THEIR TEETH (FSA-3123) - Authors: Nancy Jack, Patricia Evans & Steve Jones; D.E. King Equine Program, Department of Animal Science, Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Aging Horses by Their Teeth - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Horse Publications; Publications; Horses or the D.E. King Equine Program AGING HORSES BY THEIR TEETH - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Aging Horses by Their Teeth Lessons (Text & Images). Aging Horses by Their Teeth "...For very young horses, eruption dates are useful, but in general, the place to start is examination of the occlusal surface of the lower incisors. Similar changes occur..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Horse Hoof & Leg Anatomy Lessons HOOF & LEG ANATOMY, CONFORMATION & FUNCTION - The Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center, Anvil Magazine Multimedia Horse Hoof & Leg Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Hoof & Leg Anatomy" Subject Categories include "...Normal Hoof & Leg Cross-Section; Acute Founder Hoof Cross-Section; Hoof and Leg Conformation Diagrams and Cross-sections; etc..." For more information see The Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center or the Anvil Magazine Equine Height & Weight Horse Height Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. HORSE HEIGHT CALCULATOR - OnlineConversion.com Horse Height Calculator INPUT Values include "...Height in Hands OR Height in Inches..." Horse Height Calculator OUTPUT Values include "...Height in Hands; Inches, Feet, Centimeters or Meters..." For more information see OnlineConversion.com Horse Weight Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. ADULT HORSE WEIGHT CALCULATOR - The Horse, Blood-Horse Publications, Lexington, Kentucky Multimedia Horse Weight Calculator (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY EXTENSIVE. Examples of "Adult Horse Weight Calculator" Videos include "...Learn How to Measure Your Horse Video..." Adult Horse Weight Calculator INPUT Values include "...Measure Heart Girth; Measure Body Length..." For more information see Health Tools and Resources or The Horse ESTIMATE YOUR HORSE'S WEIGHT - Gaited Horses Horse Weight Calculator "...The weight of your horse is the basic guide to calculating balanced rations, the single most necessary factor for sound health and good peformance..." Horse Weight Calculator INPUT Values include: Girth "...circumference of the horse's body about 4" behind its front legs..." Length "...measured in a straight line from the point of shoulder to the buttocks..." For more information see Gaited Horses

Breeding, Reproduction, Pregnancy, Foaling, Yearlings Pregnancy Calculators FOR HORSE PREGNANCY CALCULATORS SEE THE CALCULATORS ONLINE CENTER: AGRICULTURE SECTION III: LIVESTOCK - HORSE Genetics: Horse Coat Color COAT COLOR CALCULATOR - Animal Genetics Inc. Coat Color Calculator "...will give you the possible offspring coat colors and their probabilities when given the parents coat color and pattern information..." For more information see Equine Testing or Animal Genetics Inc. Equine Theriogenology - Equine Reproduction EQUINE THERIOGENOLOGY - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Equine Theriogenology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Theriogenology" Course Subject Categories include "...Reproductive Anatomy; The Equine Estrous Cycle; Equine Seasonal Cyclicity; Equine Pregnancy; Aberrations of the Equine Estrous Cycle; Controlling the Equine Estrous Cycle; Equine Breeding for Maximum Efficiency; Equine Infertility; Equine Abortion; Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Mare; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE VISUAL GUIDE TO EQUINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project Multimedia Equine Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Placenta; Obstetrics; Reproductive Management; Postpartum Care; Pregnancey; Accidents of Gestation; Abortion; Reproductive Technology; etc..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project Stallion Semen Collection STALLION SEMEN COLLECTION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Stallion Semen Collecion Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources SEMEN COLLECTION FROM STALLIONS - Author: M. Rouge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Semen Collection from Stallions Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Semen Collection from Stallions "...Semen is collected from stallions as part of breeding soundness exams, as well as for artificial insemination. Semen collected for insemination can be used fresh, cooled and shipped to another location, or stored frozen for use in the future..." For more information see Collection and Evaluation of Semen; Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences EQUINE BEHAVIOR: TIPS, TRICKS & SUPPLIES - S.M. McDonnel, Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Behavior Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab Examples of "Equine Behavior" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Stallion Handling for Dummies: Key Features of a Breeding Dummy Mount Stallion Handling for Dummies: Key Features of a Breeding Dummy Mount Subject Categories include "...Starting a Stallion on a Dummy Mount; Training; Training Tips; Some Common Pitfalls; Hofmann Center Dummy Mount; etc..." Protocol for Pharmacologically-Induced Ejaculation in the Stallion using Imipramine and Xylazine Using Hot Compresses to Aid Semen Collection Using Hot Compresses to Aid Semen Collection "...this simple procedure provides additional stimulation similar to the natural heat and pressure of the vulva of the mare during natural cover..." Equine Semen Dilution Calculators EQUINE SEMEN EXTENDING CALCULATOR - Equine-Reproduction.com Equine Semen Extending Calculator INPUT Values include Ejaculate Details "...Collection Date & Time; Volume; Sperm Concentration; Sperm Progressive Motility..." Shipping Parameters "...Number of Insemination Doses in each Shipment; Targeted Number of Sperm in each Dose; Final Desired Extended Concentration; Semen Extender Used; Antibiotic Used in the Extender; etc..." For more information see Equine-Reproduction.com Mare Artificial Insemination with Video/Movies & Audio/Sound MARE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Mare Artivicial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). Mare Artivicial Insemination Video Located about 2/3 down the Page. For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Normal Foaling, Abnormal Foaling, Difficult Birth Lectures, Lessons & Publications EQUINE OBSTETRICS: FOALING - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Obstetrics: Foaling Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Obstetrics: Foaling" Labor Stages Lessons include Stage 1 Labor "...Usually lasts between 30 minutes to 4 hours..." "...associated with uterine contractions and relaxation of the cervix..." Stage 2 Labor "...the fetus passes through the birth canal and is born, usually occurring within 20-30 minutes of the release of allantoic fluid..." Stage 3 Labor "...includes the expulsion of fetal membranes from the mare and uterine involution..." "...The placenta can be tied just above the hocks so that expulsion is expediated as well as to inhibit the mare from stepping on them..." For more information see Equine; Field Service; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine NORMAL FOALING: EUTOCIA (NORMAL BIRTH) & ABNORMAL FOALING: DYSTOCIA (DIFFICULT BIRTH) - Shenandoah Miniature, Training and Foaling Center Multimedia Normal Foaling, Abnormal Foaling, Difficult Birth Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see the Shenandoah Miniature Training and Foaling Center

Horse Clinical Examination - Physical Examination of a Horse & Reproductive Clinical Examination of a Mare & Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination Clincal Examination of a Horse - Equine Clincal Examination EQUINE PHYSICAL EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Physical Exam - Horse Physical Exam (Text & Images). "...The physical examination of the horse may be either generalized or focused..." The general physical examination is "...an examination that will be performed when it is necessary to evaluate all organ systems with the intention of detecting additional abnormalities that may potentially be remote from the primary problem..." The focused physical examination is "...a physical examination in which an effort is made to detect all the possible abnormalities that may be associated with a certain organ system or that may be related to the differential diagnoses for a presenting complaint..." Equine Physical Exam includes "...Equine General Exam (Horse General Exam); Equine Gastrointestinal Exam (Horse Gastrointestinal Exam); Equine Ophthalmology Exam (Horse Ophthalmology Exam); Equine Respiratory Exam (Horse Respiratoryl Exam); Equine Cardiovascular Exam (Horse Cardiovascular Exam)..." For more information see Equine; Field Service; Equine Physical Exam Old Site; Equine Old Site; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Mare REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE MARE - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Mare Clinical Examination: Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Mare (Text & Images). Reproductive Clincal Exam of the Mare Subject Catgories include "...History; Physical Exam; Rectal Palpation; Ultrasound Exam; Equine Reproductive Ultrasonography Overview Ovaries; Ovulation; Corpus luteum; Uterus; Uterine Pathology; etc. Assisted Reproduction Techniques; Vaginoscopic Exam; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pregnancy Examination of the Mare PREGNANCY EXAMINATION OF THE MARE - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Pregnancy Examination of the Mare (Text & Images). Pregnancy Examination of the Mare Subject Catgories include "...Physiology of Pregnancy; Pregnancy Diagnosis; Methods of diagnosis Palpation per rectum; Ultrasound & Fetal sexing Indirect pregnancy tests; Problems of Pregnancy; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination STALLION BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Stallion Clinical Examination: Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination Subject Categories include "...History; Diseases; Identification; General Physical Exam; Semen Collection; Semen Analysis; Genital Exam; Preparation and Shipment of Fresh, Cooled Seman; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Cardiovascular Clincal Examination of a Horse - Equine Cardiovascular Clincal Examination EQUINE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICAL EXAM (QUICKTIME) - V. Reef, et.al, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Cardiovascular Physical Exam - Horse Cardiovascular Physical Exam (Text & Images). Equine Cardiovascular Physical Exam includes Equine Measurements "...Equine Normal Left Ventricular Measurements; Equine Normal Left Atrial Measurements; Equine Normal Right Ventricular Measurements..." Equine Normal Valves Equine Normal Mitral Valve; Equine Normal Tricuspid Valve; Equine Normal Aortic Valve; Equine Normal Pulmonic Valve..." Diagnostics "...Equine Temperature; Equine Pulse Rate & Rhythm; Equine Respiratory Rate & Effort; Perfusion; Palpate; Cardiac Auscultation; Auscult Lungs..." For more information see Equine Normals, Bovine Normals & LLama Normals; Large Animal Cardiology: Equine Normals, Bovine Normals & LLama Normals; Computer Aided Learning or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE NORMAL ECG VALUES - NORMAL ECG VALUES FOR VARIOUS SPECIES - L. Klein, Section of Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia; Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Normal ECG Values (Text & Images). For more information see Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Horse Clinical Examination using High Speed Equine Treadmill Horse Clinical Examination using High Speed Equine Treadmill Video HIGH SPEED EQUINE TREADMILL - Equine Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Equine Science Center, New Jersey Agriculatural Experiment Station, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Multimedia High Speed Equine Treadmill (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). High Speed Equine Treadmill "...allow clinicians and researchers to examine, treat and conduct research on horses – and other large animals..." For more information see the Equine Exercise Physiology Laboratory; Equine Science Center or the New Jersey Agriculatural Experiment Station Horse Body Condition Scoring (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) All Horses Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING OF HORSES - Authors: B. Wright, G. Rietveld & P. Lawlis, and Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario Multimedia Body Condition Scoring of Horses (Text & Images). Examples of "Body Condition Scoring of Horses" Subject Categories include "...Diagram of Areas Emphasized in Condition Score; Lumbar Vertebra-Anterior View Indicating Profile Lines for Each Body Condition Score; Body Condition Scoring; Descriptions of Anatomical Differences Between Body Condition Scores; Herd Evaluation With Body Condition Scoring; etc..." For more information see Horses - Care and Handling; Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs BODY CONDITION SCORING FOR YOUR HORSE (HTML VERSION) - Developed by Craig H. Wood, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky. Adapted and reprinted with permission & Hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Multimedia Body Condition Scoring for Your Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide (Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring for Your Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide "...The system developed by Dr. Henneke assigns a numerical value to fat deposition as it occurs in various places on the horse's body. The system works by assessing fat both visually and by palpation (examination by touch), in each of six areas..." For more information see Equine Publications; Publications or the Utah State University Extension BODY CONDITION SCORING: A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR EVALUATING ALL HORSES - P.A. Evans, Extension Equine Specialist, Utah State University Extension, Utah State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for Evaluating All Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Equine Publications; Publications or the Utah State University Extension HORSE BODY CONDITION SCORE - A. McKelvey & K. Husby, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University Multimedia Horse Body Condition Score (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) - PPT, 26 Pages (Text & Images). Horse Body Condition Score (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide include 1-9 Scoring; Optimum Body Condition Sore "...Broodmare 5-7; Breeding Stallion 5-6; Performance Horse 4-6..." For more information see the AnS 216 or the Department of Animal Science Horse Confirmation Analysis & Horse Measurement Instructions HORSE MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS - Brooks Equine Genetics Lab, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University Multimedia Horse Measurement Instructions (Text & Images). For more information see the Brooks Equine Genetics Lab or the Department of Animal Science HORSE CONFIRMATION ANALYSIS - L.A. Lawrence Extension Equine Specialist, Washington State University Extension, Washington State University Multimedia Horse Confirmation Analysis, PDF, 12 Pages (Text & Images). "...Conformation analysis is the systematic comparison of one horse to another, and all horses to an ideal type for the breed or athletic purpose. One conformation analysis system is known as BSMQTT: balance, structure, muscling, quality, type, and travel..." For more information see Publications: Horses; Publications: Agriculture; Extension Publications; Horses or the Washington State University Extension HORSE CONFORMATION: FORM TO FUNCTION - Wayne Loch, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Horse Conformation: Form to Function (Text & Images). Horse Conformation: Form to Function "...When evaluating the conformation of a horse, you should consider the following areas: balance, muscle, structural correctness, and breed and sex characteristics..." For more information see Horses; Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension HORSE CONFORMATION ANALYSIS (FSA-3029) - Author: Steven M. Jones, Animal Science Section, Cooperative Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas Multimedia Horse Conformation Analysis - PDF, 6 Pages (Text & Images). Horse Conformation Analysis "...is the systematic comparison of one horse to another and all horses to an ideal type or the breed or athletic purpose. One conformation analysis system is known as BSMQTT: Balance, Structure, Muscling, Quality, Type and Travel..." For more information see Horse Publications; Publications or Arkansas Agriculture

Equine Clinical Medicine & Equine Surgery FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT Equine Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. HORSE RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Horse Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Horse (Mare & Stallion); Heart Rates for Horse; Resting Respiratory Rates for Horse; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Horse; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Horse; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Horse..." For more information see Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA FOR LARGE ANIMALS: HORSE - Laboratory Animal Resources, Iowa State Unversity Multimedia Physiological Data Horse (Text & Images). Examples of Physiological Data for Horse include "...Temperature (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Respiratory (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Pulse (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Hemoglobin; PCV (Ht); RBC; WBC; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Basophils; Coagulation; Average Glucose; Average BUN; Average Calcium; Average Phosphorus; Urine SG & Urine pH; Duration; Gestation; etc..." For more information see Laboratory Animal Resources CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (EQUINE - HORSE) - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (EQUINE - HORSE) - Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...WBC; RBC; Hb; MCV; MCH; Platelets; etc..." Serum Chemistries Reference Intervals include: "...Na; K; Anion Gap; Ga; Mg; BUN; Glucose; etc..." Bile Acids Reference Intervals; Blood Gas Analysis (arterial) Reference Intervals; Coagulation Reference Intervals; Cortisol Reference Intervals. For more information see Testing & Fees; Clinical Pathology; Diagnostic Services or the Department of Veterinary Pathology BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemistry Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Clinical Medicine Courses, Lectures, etc. EQUINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY - School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Multimedia Equine Medicine and Surgery Lectures & Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Equine Medicine and Surgery" Lectures include "...Fetlock Arthropathy; Anatomy and Physiology of the Equine Alimentary Tract; Pathophysiology of Colic; Esophageal Diseases; Diseases of the Equine Stomach; Equine Peritonitis; Diseases of the Equine Rectum and Body Wall Defects; Disorders of the Equine Nasal Passage; etc..." For more information see First Semester, Fall 2010; Veterinary Courses - Class of 2012 or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE SEMINAR SERIES - Equine Hospital, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University Multimedia Equine Seminar Series Lectures, Videos, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples From over "25" "Equine Seminar Series" Lectures, Video Lectures, etc. include "...How to Build a Training Program For a Young(er) Horse; Respiratory Disease in the Horse; Strangles (Equine Distemper); Foaling and Neonatal Equine Care; Tendon and Ligament Injuries; Equine Cushing's Disease; Equine Neonates - What Goes Wrong; etc..." For more information see Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Dentistry Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports FOR MORE VETERINARY DENTISTRY COURSES, LECTURES ETC. SEE VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE: DENTAL - VETERINARY DENTISTRY EQUINE DENTISTRY - C.T. McCauley, Equine Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Multimedia Equine Dentistry Lecture Notes - PPT (Text & Images). Click on "Equine Dentistry". Examples of "Equine Dentistry" Lecture Sections include "...Dental Examination - Triadan Numbering System; Dental Examination - Equipment; Dental Examination - Adult; Dental Examination - Juvenile; Dental Examination - Geriatric; Common Dental Procedures; Wolf Tooth Extraction; etc..." For more information see Equine Lectures; First Semester, Fall 2010; Veterinary Courses - Class of 2012 or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Emergency & Critical Care Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports EQUINE EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE - Merck Veterinary Manual Multimedia Equine Emergency & Critical Care Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Emergency & Critical Care" Lessons & Technical Reports include "...Emergency Fluid Therapy; Nasogastric Intubation; Abdominocentesis; Trocariztion; etc..." For more information see Emergency Medicine and Critical Care or the The Merck Veterinary Manual Equine Genetics, Immunology, Medicine, Epidemiology, etc. CENTER FOR EQUINE HEALTH: THE HORSE REPORT, THE RESEARCH REPORT & THE RESEARCH PREVIEW - Center for Equine Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis Multimedia Equine Health Care Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Health Care & Health Care Topics" Subject Categories include "...Equine Genetics; Equine Immunology; Equine Medicine, Equine Epidemiology; Equine Orthopedics; Equine Performance; Equine Reproduction; Equine Surgery & Anesthesia; etc..." For more information see Publications; Center for Equine Health or the School of Veterinary Medicine Also see Educational Presentations: Educational Presentations for Veterinarians Videos Examples of "Educational Presentations for Veterinarians" Videos include "...Bone Marrow Collection Techniques Video; Umbilical Cord Tissue Collection Techniques Video..." EQUINE CLINICAL MEDICINE - Equine Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee Multimedia Equine Clinical Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examplesof "Equine Clinical Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Equine Lacerations and Penetrating Wounds; Equine Stomach and Colonic Ulcers: A pain in the Gut!!; Problems of the Neonatal Foal; Equine Emergency Medicine; Problems of the Esophagus; Equine Diseases of the Stomach; etc..." For more information see Equine Medicine; Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE CUSHING'S DISEASE: CURRENT OPTIONS IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CUSHING'S DISEASE IN HORSES (FLASH) - H. Scott, College of Veterinary Medicines Multimedia Equine Cushing's Disease: Current Options in Diagnosis and Treatement of Cushing's Disease in Horses (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see Equine Seminar Series; Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE NEONATES: WHAT GOES WRONG (FLASH) - H. Scott, College of Veterinary Medicines Multimedia Equine Neonates: What Goes Wrong (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see Equine Seminar Series; Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Equine Lameness Exam, Diagnosis & Diagnostic Anesthesia (Nerve Block Preparation, Digital Nerve Block, Intraarticular Anesthesia, etc.) SPORTS MEDICINE - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Sports Medicine (Text & Images). Examples of "Sports Medicine" Sections & Subsections include Lameness Exam; Diagnostic Anesthesia "...Nerve Block Preparation; Digital and Ring; Abaxial (Basisesamoid); Low 4 Point & Low 5 Point; Wheat Block 2 Point; Coffin Joint; Pastern Joint; Fetlock Joint; Elbow; Shoulder; Hip; etc..." For more information see Field Service; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS - E. Parente, M. Gober, R. Mazin & M. Hobday, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Lameness Diagnosis Guide (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Equine Lameness Diagnosis "...This program is designed to help a student think through the steps necessary to diagnose lameness in the equine..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE LAMENESS EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Lameness Exam (Text & Images). For more information see Sports Medicine; Field Service; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Distal Limb EQUINE DISTAL CROSS-SECTIONAL ANATOMY AND IMAGING - A. McKnight, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Distal Cross-sectional Anatomy & Imaging Lessons (Text & Images). Equine Distal Cross-sectional Anatomy & Imaging "...The goal of this website is to help students learn the cross-sectional anatomy of the distal thoracic limb of the horse and to introduce cross-sectional imaging modalities including ultrasound, CT, and MRI...." For more information see Anatomy of the Equine Distal Limb; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE DISTAL LIMB - MRI - Section of Sports Medicine and Imaging, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Distal Limb - MRI (Text & Images). Equine Distal Limb Anatomy - MRI "...will take the user through six sections of the horse limb, starting with the carpus and traveling distally. Each section shows the cross-sectional anatomy of that region in three orthoganol planes..." Exampleof "Equine Distal Limb Pathology" Cases include Navicular Disease Cases; Tendon Adhesion Cases; Suspensory Desmitis Cases; etc..." For more information see Equine Distal Limb MRI; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Osteoarthritis - Equine Joint Diseases Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports EQUINE OSTEOARTHRITIS - JOINT DISEASES - Bayer - Equine Connection, Animal Health Division, Bayer HealthCare LLC, Bayer AG Multimedia Equine Joint Diseases Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Osteoarthritis - Equine Joint Diseases" Subject Categories include "...Joint Structure; Joint Inflammation; Cartilage Degradation; etc..." For more information see Bayer - Equine Connection; Bayer HealthCare or Bayer Equine Intra-Articular Joint Injections INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT INJECTIONS IN HORSES (QUICKTIME) - Author: Pharmacia Animal Health, Pfizer Inc., & Hosted by the Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Intra-Articular Joint Injections In Horses Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Intra-Articular Joint Injections In Horses" Videos include "...General information about Intra-Articular Joint Injections Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Carpus (Carpal Joints) Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Fetlock Joint Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Coffin Joint Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Stifle Video Femoropatellar Joint; Medial Femorotibial Joint; Lateral Femorotibial Joint. Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Hock Video Tibiotarsal Joint; Distal Intertarsal Joint; Proximal Intetarsal Joint; Tarsometatarsal Joint. For more information see Anatomy of the Equine Distal Limb; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Nuclear Medicine Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE NUCLEAR MEDICINE - E. Parente, M. Gober, R. Mazin & M. Hobday, Section of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Nuclear Medicine Lessons & Equine Bone Scan Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Nuclear Medicine" Lessons include Indications; Artifacts "...Contamination; Bladder; Atrophy; Poor Bone Uptake; Extravasation; Soft Tissue; etc..." Normal Images; Abnormalities Found in Bone Scan Imaging "...Abscess; Enostosis; Avascular necrosis; Femoralpatellar joint; Pedal osteitis; Pelvis fractures; etc..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Ophthalmology Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases FOR MORE VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY COURSES, LECTURES ETC. SEE VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE: OPHTHALMOLOGY - VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY EQUINE OPHTHALMOLOGY - Author: G.A. Severin, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Symposium, and hosted by the International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) Multimedia Equine Ophthalmology Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports - PDF, 20 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Ophthalmology" Subject Categories include "...Topical Medication; Subconjunctival Injection; Intraocular Injection; Antifungals; Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Glaucoma; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Orbital Prosthesis; Techniques; Intraocular Implant; Equine Recurrent Uveitis: Etiology, Signs, and Management; etc..." For more information see International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) Equine Orthopaedics Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE ORTHOPAEDIC TOPICS - Orthopedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Equine Orthopaedic Topics (Text & Images). On the Right Hand Side of the Page, under Orthopaedic Clients Click on "Orthopaedic Topics". For more information see the Orthopedic Research Center; Department of Clinical Sciences; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences EQUINE ORTHOPEDICS: LAMS 5375 (FLASH) - E. Mueller, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Equine Orthopedics Course (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Examples of "Equine Orthopedic" Lectures include "...Lameness Lecture; Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) Lecture; Tendon Lecture; Ultrasonography of the Equine Distal Limb Lecture; Intra-articular Fractures: Chips and Slabs Lecture; Osteochodrosis in Horses Lecture; Fractures of the Equine Distal Limb Lecture; etc..." For more information see Eric Mueller's Home Page; Large Animal Medicine-Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE ORTHOPAEDICS CASE STUDIES - Orthopedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Equine Orthopaedics Case Studies (Text & Images). For more information see the Orthopedic Research Center; Department of Clinical Sciences; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Equine Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports EQUINE RESPIRATORY DISEASES - N.E. Robinson, F.J. Derksen, S.J. Holcombe, The Equine Pulmonary Lab, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University Multimedia Equine Respiratory Diseases Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Respiratory Diseases" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Heaves, Broken Wind) "...Introduction; Etiology of COPD; Pathogenesis of COPD; Inflammation; Mucus; Bronchoconstriction; Cough; Diagnosis; Endoscopy; Treatment of COPD; Environmental Management; etc..." Left Recurrent Laryngeal Hemiplegia (Roaring) "...Introduction; The Larynx: Anatomy and Function; Pathogenesis of Left Recurrent Laryngeal Hemiplegia; Diagnosis of Left Recurrent Laryngeal Hemiplegia; etc..." Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) Introduction; Causes of EIPH; Diagnosis; etc..." For more information see Equine Pulmonary Laboratory; Research Centers; Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACK - E. Parente, M. Gober, R. Mazin & M. Hobday, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Respiratory Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Upper Respiratory Track" Subject Categories include "...Normal URT Anatomy; Normal Restin & Dynamic Exercising Exam; Laryngeal Hemiplegia; Upper Respiratory Tract Cases; etc..." For more information see Computer Aided Learning or the School of Veterinary Medicine SMALL AIRWAY INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (SAID) - Equine Sports Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Multimedia Small Airway Inflammatory Disease Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Airway Inflammatory Disease (SAID) Subject Categories include "...Signs; Terminology; Causes; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Technique; Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Cytology; Treatments..." For more information see Pulmonology; Equine Sports Medicine; Departments or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine LUNG FUNCTION TESTS: THE CLASSICAL APPROACH - A. Hoffman, Equine Sports Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Multimedia Clinical Lung Function Testing in Horses (Text & Images). For more information see Small Airway Inflammatory Diseases; Pulmonology; Equine Sports Medicine; Departments or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL LUNG FUNCTION TESTING IN HORSES - A. Hoffman, Equine Sports Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Multimedia Clinical Lung Function Testing in Horsess (Text & Images). For more information see Small Airway Inflammatory Diseases; Pulmonology; Equine Sports Medicine; Departments or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Equine Radiology Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE ANATOMY RADIOLOGY & SMALL & LARGE ANIMAL RADIOLOGY CASES OF THE MONTH - D.S. Biller, Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University Multimedia Equine Anatomy Radiology & Veterinary Radiology Cases (Text & Images). Includes over "20" Equine Anatomy Radiology & Small & Large Animal Radiology Cases of the Month. For more information see the Equine Medical Center; Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE RADIOLOGY - Section of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Radiology Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Radiology" Subject Categories include Index of Abnormalities "...Bone Spavin (Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hock); Collateral Cartilages; First Phalanx; Hoof Wall; Interphalangeal Joints; Navicular Disease; Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD); Sesamoid Bones; etc..." Radiography and the Purchase Exam in Performance and Sport Horses; etc. For more information see Computer Aided Learning or the School of Veterinary Medicine LARGE ANIMAL RADIOLOGY: EQUINE - Section of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School Multimedia Large Animal Radiology Courses, Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). For more information see CAL - Radiology; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine Examples of "Large Animal Radiology" Courses include Radiology and the Purchase Exam in Performance and Sport Horses Examples of "Radiology and the Purchase Exam in Performance and Sport Horses" Subject Categories include "...Sidebone; Laminitis (Founder); Fractures of the Third Phalanx; Osseous Cyst-Like Lesions in the Third Phalanx; Navicular Bone; etc..." Index of Abnormalities Examples of "Index of Abnormalities" Subject Categories include "...Foreign Bodies; Hoof Wall; Interphalangeal Joints; Hock; Navicular Bone; Ringbone; etc..." Equine Surgery with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Videos EQUINE CASTRATION (QUICKTIME) - E. Mueller, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Equine Castration Surgical Procedures & Techniques (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Examples of "Equine Castration Surgical Procedures & Techniques" Subject Categories include "...Physical Exam; Standing or Recumbent; Instruments; Anesthetic Drugs; Anesthetic Dosages; Anesthetic Administration; Surgical Prep; Surgery; etc..." For more information see Eric Mueller's Home Page; Large Animal Medicine-Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Vaccinations & Injection Techniques HOW TO GIVE YOUR HORSE AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION - C.A. McCall, Horse Production and Management, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Auburn University; Hosted by the: Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) Multimedia How to Give your Horse an Intramuscular Injection (Text & Images). How to Give your Horse an Intramuscular Injection "...The site of the IM injection is important for the safety of the horse and the handler. Choose a large muscle mass that is actively used by the horse..." For more information see Cynthia McCall's Home Page; Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University; Publications; Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) AAEP GUIDELINES FOR VACCINATION FOR HORSES (PDF) - American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Multimedia Horse Vaccination Guidelines (Text & Images). Horse Vaccination Guidelines for "...Foals; Weanlings; Yearlings; Performance Horses; Pleasure Horses; Broodmares..." Disease/Vaccines include "...West Nile Virus; Tetanus toxoid; Encephalomyelitis; Influenza; Rhinopneumonitis; Strangles; Rabies; etc..." For more information see the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) HORSE VACCINATION SCHEDULE - EQUINE VACCINATION SCHEDULE - W.D. Wilson, Center for Equine Health, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine; University of California, Davis Multimedia Horse Vaccination Schedule - Equine Vaccination Schedule (Text & Images). Horse Vaccination Guidelines for Adult Horses; Yearlings; Weanlings; Foals. Disease/Vaccines include "...Tetanus toxoid; Encephalomyelitis; West Nile Virus; Influenza; Rhinopneumonitis; Strangles; Rabies; Rotavirus A; Equine Herpesvirus-1; etc..." For more information see Center for Equine Health; Department of Medicine and Epidemiology or the School of Veterinary Medicine VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR HORSES & EQUINE INJECTION GUIDE - Valley Vet Supply, Marysville, Kansas Multimedia Vaccination Schedule for Horses - Equine Vaccination Schedule & Injection Guide (Text & Images). Vaccination Schedule for Horses - Equine Vaccination Schedule & Injection Guide includes "...Foal Vaccination Schedule; Broodmary Primary Vaccinations; Broodmare Booster Series; Adult Horse Primary Vaccinations; Adult Horse Booster Series; Equine Step-by-Step Injection Guide; etc..." For more information see Valley Vet Supply

Care & Handling of Horses, Donkeys & Mules Horse Horsemanship, Care & Handling Courses, Lectures, etc. with Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound HORSES - eXtension (eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States), eXtension Foundation Multimedia Horse Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). eXtension "...is an educational partnership of more than 70 Universities..." Examples of "eXtension Horse" Subject Categories include "...Horse Diseases; Ethics; Horse Exercise and Performance; Horse Facilities; Horse Feeding Management; Horse Feeds; Horse Health; Horse Management; Horse Nutrition; Horse Training and Behavior; etc..." For more information see eXtension or the eXtension Foundation Some examples of Horse Instructional Videos Sections and subsections include Ground Handling Horses Safely - University of Idaho, University of Nevada, Reno, and Washington State University Ground Handling Horses Safely Videos include "...Flight Zone and Defense Video; Approaching a Horse Safely Video; Proper Attire and Benefits of Safe Ground Handling Video; etc..." Fundamental Training for Horse & Rider - Monte Stauffer & Gary Stauffer, University of Nebraska Fundamental Training for Horse & Rider Videos include "...Ground Handling: Gaining Confidence When Handling Horses Video; Ground Handling: Putting on a Saddle and Bridle Video; Ground Handling: Lunging and Ground Driving Video; etc..." Young Horse Management Series - University of Kentucky Young Horse Management Series Videos include "...Haltering and Leading Video; Use of the War Bridle Video; Basic Ground Work, Leading, and Stopping Video; Turning, Pivoting, and Squaring a Horse Video; Longing, Saddling and Ground Driving the Young Horse Video; Bridling the Young Horse Video; etc..." Grooming For Success - University of Kentucky Grooming For Success Videos include "...Grooming Your Horse Video; Bathing Your Horse Video; Mane & Tail Care Video; Clipping Your Horse Video..." Developing Horsemanship Hands and Seat - Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Developing Horsemanship Hands and Seat Videos include "...Western Drills at the Jog Video; Western Drills Without Stirrups Video; Hunt Seat Drills at the Walk Video; Hunt Seat Drills at the Trot Video; etc..." LSU MASTER HORSEMAN VIDEO SERIES - Howard Conray, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University Multimedia LSU Master Horseman Video Series (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Horses; Livestock; Crops & Livestock or the LSU AgCenter Examples from over "12" Master Horseman Videos include Saddling the Horse Mounting the Horse Placing the Feet (Part 2): Demonstration of Hoof Control Moving Sideways Catching the Horse: How to Safely Catch and Halter Your Horse W.K. KELLOGG ARABIAN HORSE LIBRARY ON-LINE VIDEOS - MediaVisioin: I&IT Streaming Video, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) Multimedia W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library on-line Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Browse Down to Arabian Horse Events (Horse shows, races, endurance rides, etc.). Examples of "W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Training Videos" include "...Conformation Video - D. Scoggins; Starting with a Colt - D. Scoggins; Endurance Riding - C. Hart; Western Pleasure & Reining - G. Ferguson; etc..." For more information see MediaVisioin: I&IT Streaming Video THINK LIKE A HORSE - NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP - Rick Gore, Think Like A Horse - Natural Horsemanship Multimedia Natural Horsemanship Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Think Like A Horse - Natural Horsemanship Examples from over "450" Natural Horsemanship Videos include How to Teach a Horse to Back Up Horse Obstacles Getting Horse to Jump a Scary Downed Tree ALL ABOUT HORSES - Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. Multimedia Horse Training Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Includes Videos from the "...Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA); American Quarter Horse Association; Bay Area Equestrian Network; etc..." For more information see DiscoverHorses.com HORSE VIDEOS - The Horse, Blood-Horse Publications, Lexington, Kentucky Multimedia Horse Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Horse Videos" Categories which include over "100" Videos" "...Horse Care Videos; Horse Diseases and Conditions Videos; Horese Nutrition Videos; Horse Hoof Care Videos; Farm and Barn Videos; Horse Breeding and Reproduction Videos; Veterinary and Professional Videos; Horse Sports Medicine Videos; etc..." For more information see The Horse Horsemanship Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. BASIC HORSEMANSHIP PRINCIPLES - S.M. Jones, Extension Horse Specialist, Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Basic Horsemanship Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Basic Horsemanship" Lessons include "...Approach State; Haltering Stage; Natural Cues; etc..." For more information see Horses; Livestock and Forages Publications; Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service or the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences Horses, Donkeys & Mules Care & Handling Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. HORSES, DONKEYS & MULES - MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Care & Handling of Horses & Mules Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension Examples from over "40" "Care & Handling of Horses, Donkeys & Mules" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Feeding Horses Examples of "Feeding Horses" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Determining correct nutrient levels; Roughage for horses; Concentrates for horses; Ration number 1: Foal creep ration; Ration number 2: Weaning horse ration; Ration number 3: Yearling, 2-year-old, late pregnancy and lactating mare ration; Daily nutrient needs Mature horses At maintenance; Mares: Last 90 days of gestation; Lactating mare: First two months; Weanling: Four months; etc..." Miniature and Hunting Mule, Tack, Harness and Wagon Business Examples of "Miniature and Hunting Mule, Tack, Harness and Wagon Business" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports includes "...Mule Psychology; Handling and Training Mules; Breaking to Ride; etc..." Horse Conformation: Form to Function "Horse Conformation: Form to Function" "...When evaluating the conformation of a horse, you should consider the following areas: balance, muscle, structural correctness, and breed and sex characteristics..." Choosing, Assembling and Using Bridles "Choosing, Assembling and Using Bridles" "...All bridles have three basic parts: bit, reins and headstall. The bit is the primary means of communication. The reins allow you to manipulate the bit and also serve as a secondary means of communication. The headstall holds the bit in place and may apply pressure to the poll..." HORSES - Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee Multimedia Horse Publications (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Publications" Sections which includes over "100" Publications "...Horse Genetics Publications; Horse Health Care Publications; Horse Management Publications; Horse Nutrition and Forage Utilization etc..." For more information see Horse Extension Program; Extension and Outreach or the Department of Animal Science Horse Judging Lessons, Manuals, Videos, etc. ARABIAN HORSE JUDGING - Arabian Horse Association, Hosted by YouTube Multimedia Arabian Horse Judging Educational Resource Series - 2012 (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Arabian Horse Judging Video "...approximately 12 Minutes..." For more information see the Arabian Horse Association HORSE JUDGING MANUAL - Authors: C.H. Wood & S.G. Jackson; Revised by K.M. Janicki; Equine Research, Education, and Outreach; Department of Animal & Food Sciences; Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Horse Judging Manual - PDF, 28 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Judging Manual" Sections include "...The Five Key Characteristics of Judging; Breed Specific Considerations for Judging; Specific Considerations for Judging; etc..." For more information see Animal and Food Sciences Publications; Departmental Publications; Agriculture Communications Services or the College of Agriculture Draft Horse Handbook, Lessons, Videos, etc. DRAFT HORSE & DRIVING PROGRAM - Equine Science Program, Morrisville State College, Morrisville, New York Multimedia Draft Horse & Driving Program Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Equine Science Programs Videos; Academics Videos or Morrisville State College DRAFT HORSE HANDBOOK - Reviewed and Revised by J.D. Fouts, December 2008; Compiled by L.C. Luce & J.B. Johnson, Published September 1982; Published by: WSU Extension Publishing and Printing; Washington State University Extension, Washington State University Multimedia Draft Horse Handbook - PDF, 25 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Draft Horse Handbook" Sections include "...Breeds of Draft Horses; Teams and Harness; Types of Big Teams; Types of Harness; Hitches & Equalizing Hitches; Feeding Draft Horses; etc..." For more information see Publications: Horses; Publications: Agriculture; Extension Publications; Horses or the Washington State University Extension First Aid for Your Horse FIRST AID FOR YOUR HORSE - Equine Hospital, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University Multimedia First Aid for Your Horse - PDF, 60 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "First Aid for Your Horse" Subject Categories include "...Preventing Injuries; Tendon and Ligament Injuries; Typical High Tensile Wire Injury; Barabed Wire Injuries; Stall Door Injuries; Barn Siding Injuries; Tetanus: Clostridium tetani; First Aid Kit; Triage Skills; Application of a Pressure Bandage; Listening to Your Horse - Stethosope; Head Trauma; Splints and the Kimzey; Physical Examiation; Antibiotics; Wound Repair; etc..." For more information see First Aid for Your Horse Home Page; Equine Seminar Series; Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Building Plans; Stable Ventilation; Flooring and Bedding, Pastures Mangament, etc. Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports BUILDING & EQUIPMENT PLANS: HORSE - J.R. Bicudo, L. Turner & G. Rajput, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), College of Agriculture & the College of Engineering, University of Kentucky Multimedia Horse Building & Equipment Plans (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Building & Equipment Plans" include Barn Plans "...Riding Horse Barn; Horse Barn and Arena; Pole Type Saddle Horse Barn; Horse Barn - 8 stalls; Riding Horse Barn - 4 Stalls; etc...." Horse Equipment Plans "...Horse Show Rings; etc..." For more information see Building & Equipment Plans; BAE Extension or the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) HORSE PASTURE MANAGEMENT - Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Station, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Multimedia Horse Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Commercial Agriculture or Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Station Gait Analysis Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports GAIT ANALYSIS: WHAT GAIT IS THIS HORSE PERFORMING? - Gaited Horses, Fairwind WebPages Multimedia Gait Analysis Lessons (Text & Images). Gait Analysis "...In this forum we will analyze still shots of horses to demonstrate the factors that allow you to see the gait as diagonal or vertical, the support phase of the gait, the timing of the lift off and set down of the hooves and the tendency to be a ventroflexed or dorsiflexed..." For more information see Gaited Horses Halter Tying, Horse Knotting, Rope Halters, etc., Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports A PICTORIAL GUIDE TO BACK PLAITING A LEAD ROPE - Author: D. Freeman, Extension Equine Specialist, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University Multimedia A Pictorial Guide to Back Plaiting a Lead Rope - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Horses; Animals; Topical List; Cooperative Extension or the Department of Animal Science COWBOY HALTER TYING INSTRUCTIONS - D.J. Dill Multimedia Halter Tying Lessons (Text & Images). Fiador Knot "...is more traditional and does not pull down So tight. You can actually adjust the size of the bosal if you use the FIADOR..." For more information see David J. Dill's Home Page & Welcome to the ZD Ranch HORSE: KNOT TYING - HorseQuest Instructional Videos, Hosted by eXtension (eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States), eXtension Foundation Multimedia Horse: Knot Tying Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Horse: Knot Tying" Videos include "...Sheet Bend Knot Video; Double Sheet Bend Knot Video; Square Knot Video; Clove Hitch Knot Video; Carrick Bend Knot Video; Timber Hitch Knot Video; Quick Release Slip Knot Video; Highline Knot Video; etc..." For more information see HorseQuest Instructional Videos; Horses or the eXtension or the eXtension Foundation ROPE HALTERS - Pony Club Association of Victoria Inc., Australia Multimedia Rope Halters Lessons (Text & Images). Rope Halters "...are popular with horse people, because they're super strong with no hardware to break and no stitching or eyelet's to tear. They're economical can be made quickly and there's a wide range of rope colours and rope types to choose from..." To make a rope halter follow these steps "...Step 1: "...Start with a 21-foot length of rope..." Step 2, 3, etc..." For more information see the Fact Sheets or the Pony Club Association of Victoria Fitting & Selecting A Saddle FITTING THE WESTERN OR ENGLISH SADDLE TO THE HORSE - P.A. Evans & K.A. Rood, Extension Equine Specialist, Utah State University Extension, Utah State University Multimedia Fitting the Western or English Saddle to the Horse Guide - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Fitting the Western or English Saddle to the Horse Guide "...There are many aspects that should be considered when fitting a saddle to the horse. The type, size and build of saddle, along with the conformation of the horse, all play a part in a proper fit..." For more information see Equine Publications; Publications or the Utah State University Extension SELECTING A SADDLE TO FIT THE RIDER - P.A. Evans & C.G. Depew, Extension Equine Specialist, Utah State University Extension, Utah State University Multimedia Selecting a Saddle to Fit the Rider Guide - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Selecting a Saddle to Fit the Rider Sections include "...Type of Saddle; Fit Aspects to Evaluate; The Pocket; Position of the Stirrup; Rigging; Show Tack; etc..." For more information see Equine Publications; Publications or the Utah State University Extension WESTERN SADDLE GUIDE - Lariat Group, Montana Multimedia Western Saddle Guide (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Examples of "Western Saddle Guide" Sections & Subsections include "...Saddle Parts "...Saddle Tree; Gullet; Horn; Seat; Cantle; Fenders; Stirrups; etc..." Saddle Types "...Saddles by Material; Saddles by Fork Style; Saddles by Intended Use or Activity; etc..." Saddle Accessories "...Saddle Pads and Blankets; Stirrups; Saddle Strings; Saddle Covers; Saddle Blanket Bars and Racks; Mounting Blocks; etc..." Saddle Making "...Saddlemaking Videos; Saddlemaking Production Techniques; etc..." Saddle Fit "...Fitting the Horse; Fitting the Rider; Signs of Poor Saddle Fit; etc..." Western Saddle How To's "...How to saddle a horse; How to unsaddle a horse; How to mount a horse; How to determine saddle seat size; How to determine the correct stirrup length; How to determine western cinch size; etc..." Saddle Care: The Secrets of a Long Saddle Life; etc..."

Horse Locomotion, Dressage, etc. Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports HORSE LOCOMOTION - Extension Service Animal & Range Sciences, Montana State University Multimedia Horse Locomotion Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). A Gait "...can be defined as a particular way of going, either natural or acquired, which is characterized by a distinctive rhythmic movement of the feet and legs..." Examples of "Horse Locomotion" Lessons include: "...Walk; Trot; Canter; Gallop; Back; Pace; etc..." For more information see Equine or the Extension Service Animal & Range Sciences, Montana State University Horseshoeing - Horse Hoof Care Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports UNDERSTANDING THE EQUINE HOOF - Nate Allen, Allen Farrier Service, Juanita, Nebraska; Produced by: Equestrian Academy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; Hosted by: eXtension (eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States), eXtension Foundation Multimedia Understanding the Equine Hoof Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Understanding the Equine Hoof" Videos include "...Anatomy of the Horse's Hoof Video; Physiology of the Horse's Hoof Video; Horse Hoof Trimming Principles Video; Determining the Correct Horse Hoof Shape Video; etc..." For more information see Instructional Videos; Horses; eXtension or the eXtension Foundation EVALUATING A SHOE OR TRIM JOB - Kathy Anderson, Equestrian Academy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; Hosted by: eXtension (eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States), eXtension Foundation Multimedia Evaluating a Shoe or Trim Job Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Evaluating a Shoe or Trim Job" Videos include "...Hoof Structures and Balance Video; Hoof Shape and Properly Shod Hooves Video; General Hoof Care Video; etc..." For more information see Instructional Videos; Horses; eXtension or the eXtension Foundation EVALUATION OF HORSE SHOEING TECHNIQUES - Authors: D. Sustaire, D. Householder & C. Schwab, Equine Science Research Programs, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University Multimedia Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques (Text & Images). Examples of "Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques" Subject Categories include "...Trimming the Foot; Fitting the Shoe to the Trimmed Foot; Finish..." For more information see Equine Science Publications; Equine Science or the Department of Animal Science HORSE HOOFCARE - Rural Heritage Multimedia Horse Hoofcare Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Hoofcare" Subject Categories include "...Foal Feet Care; Foot Dragging; Knock-Kneed Foal; Sand Cracks; Horseshoe Nails; Horseshoes; Cold Shoeing; Hot Shoeing; etc.." For more information see Rural Heritage HORESHOEING - Wagonteamster, Bob Skelding Multimedia Step-by-Step Horeshoeing Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Wagonteamster

Sheep - Ovine

Sheep Breeds Sheep Anatomy & Brain Atlases Sheep Physical Examination, & Ram Breeding Soundness Examination Sheep Scores: Body Condition Scoring, Wool Quality Scores, Conformation Scores, Breech Scores Sheep Clinical Medicine Sheep Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. Sheep Reproduction - Ovine Reproduction Ram Semen Collecion, Ewe Estrus Detection & Ewe Artificial Insemination Sheep Production, Sheep Ranching, Sheep Nutrition, Sheep Care & Handling, Lambing, Milking, etc., Courses, Handbooks, Guides, etc. Sheep Grazing Sheep Diseases Sheep Worms & Their Management Sheep Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Sheep Surgery Castration & Cesarean Section, Post-operative Sheep Care, etc. Sheep Mortality Composting Sheep Shearing Lessons & Video Demonstrations Sheep Calculators & Spreadsheets Artificial Insemination, Pregnancy, Management, Costs, Budget, Ewe Flock Operation, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

SHEEP Sheep Related Centers FOR SHEEP CALCULATORS SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - SHEEP FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Sheep Breeds AMERICAN SHEEP BREEDS - American Sheep Industry Association Examples of "American Sheep Breeds" Categories include "...Meat Breeds; Fine Wool Breeds; Long Wool Breeds; Hair Breeds; Dual Purpose Breeds; etc..." For more information see the American Sheep Industry Association NEW ZEALAND SHEEP BREEDS - New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association Multimedia Sheep Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "New Zealand Sheep Breeds" Lessons for each Breed includes Origin & History; Breed Classification "...Bodyweight; Meat; Breeding; Wool; etc..." Breed Description "...Characteristics; Management; Ram/Ewe Selection; Terminal Sire; etc..." For more information see New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association CANADIAN SHEEP BREEDS - Canadian Sheep Breeders' Association Multimedia Sheep Breed Standards Database (Text & Images). For more information see Canadian Sheep Breeders' Association BRITISH SHEEP BREEDS - National Sheep Association, U.K. Multimedia Sheep Breeds Database (Text & Images). For more information see National Sheep Association Sheep Anatomy Sheep Brain Atlases ATLAS OF THE SHEEP BRAIN - J.I. Johnson, K.D. Sudheimer, K.K. Davis & B.M. Winn, The Brain Biodiversity Bank & the following: Department of Radiology, Neuroscience Program & Communications Technology Laboratory, Michigan State University Multimedia Navigable Atlas of the Sheep Brain (Text & Images). For more information see the Brain Biodiversity Bank Sheep Physical Examination & Ram Breeding Soundness Examination Sheep Physical Examination SHEEP PHYSICAL EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Sheep Physical Exam - Small Ruminant Physical Exam (Text & Images). Sheep Physical Exam - Small Ruminant Physical Exam Subject Categories include "...Check Temperature; Examine the Neck; Auscult the Heart; Auscult the Rumen; Auscult the Lungs; Examine the Udder; Examine the Legs & Feet; Collect Urine; Examine the Integument; etc..." For more information see Small Ruminants; Field Service; Small Ruminants Old Site; CAL Project or the School of Veterinary Medicine Ram Breeding Soundness Examination RAM BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Ram Breeding Soundness Examination (Text & Images). Ram Breeding Soundness Examination Subject Categories include "...Body Condition Scoring and Conformation; Testicular Palpation and Measurement; Semen Collection and Evaluation; Ram Infertility; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Sheep Scores: Body Condition Scoring, Wool Quality Scores, Conformation Scores, Breech Scores Body Condition Scoring of Sheep BODY CONDITION SCORING OF SHEEP AND GOATS - J. Suiter, Research Officer, Sheep Industries Branch, South Perth, Australia & Hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Government of Western Australia Multimedia Sheep Body Condition Scoring & Goat Body Condition Scoring, PDF, 25 Pages (Text & Images). Sheep Body Condition Scoring & Goat Body Condition Scoring "...The condition scoring system was developed for sheep, but it can also be used with goats..." "...Carcase finish is assessed as a fat score which is directly related to the condition score of the live animal - carcase fat score 3 is equivalent to condition score 3..." Also include "...Illustrations of carcases and cross-sections at the 13th rib..." For more information see Management; Sheep & Lambs or the Department of Agriculture and Food Body Condition Scoring, Wool Quality Scores, Conformation Scores & Breech Scores VISUAL SHEEP SCORES PART I: WOOL QUALITY SCORES - Lambplan, Sheep Genetics, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation Multimedia Visual Sheep Scores Part I: Wool Quality Scores - PDF (Text & Images). Visual Sheep Scores Part I: Wool Quality Scores "...Visual Wool Quality Scores provide visual standards for the description of physical fleece and fibre traits that contribute to the economic value of wool..." Wool Quality Scores include "...Fleece Rot; Wool Colour; Wool Character; Dust Penetration; Staple Weathering; Staple Structure; Fibre Pigmentation; Non-fibre Pigmentation; Recessive Black; Random Spot; etc..." For more information see Publications; Australian Wool Innovation or Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) VISUAL SHEEP SCORES PART II: VISUAL CONFORMATION SCORES - Lambplan, Sheep Genetics, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation Multimedia Visual Sheep Scores Part II: Visual Conformation Scores - PDF (Text & Images). Visual Sheep Scores Part II: Visual Conformation Scores "...provide visual standards for the description of physical body and structural traits that influence the soundness and productivity of sheep and wool flocks..." Visual Conformation Scores include "...Jaw; Legs & Feet; Shoulder & Back; Face Cover; Body Wrinkle; etc..." For more information see Publications; Australian Wool Innovation or Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) VISUAL SHEEP SCORES PART III: VISUAL BREECH SCORES - Lambplan, Sheep Genetics, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation Multimedia Visual Sheep Scores Part III: Visual Breech Scores - PDF (Text & Images). Visual Sheep Scores Part III: Visual Breech Scores "...provide standard scores for physical breech traits that are thought to reduce the susceptibility of Merino sheep flocks to breech flystrike..." Visual Breech Scores include "...Breech Cover; Crutch Cover; Breach Wrinkle; Dag; etc..." For more information see Publications; Australian Wool Innovation or Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)

Sheep Clinical Medicine FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT Sheep Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. SHEEP RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Sheep Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Sheep; Heart Rates for Sheep; Resting Respiratory Rates for Sheep; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Sheep; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Sheep; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Sheep..." For more information see Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemistry Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA FOR LARGE ANIMALS: SHEEP - Laboratory Animal Resources, Iowa State Unversity Multimedia Physiological Data Sheep (Text & Images). Examples of Physiological Data for Sheep include "...Temperature (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Respiratory (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Pulse (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Hemoglobin; PCV (Ht); RBC; WBC; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Basophils; Coagulation; Average Glucose; Average BUN; Average Calcium; Average Phosphorus; Urine SG & Urine pH; Duration; Gestation; etc..." For more information see Laboratory Animal Resources NORMAL ECG VALUES FOR SHEEP - OVINE - L. Klein, Section of Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia; Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Normal ECG Values for Sheep - Ovine (Text & Images). For more information see Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Sheep Reproduction - Ovine Reproduction THE VISUAL GUIDE TO OVINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project Multimedia Ovine Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Ovine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Placenta; Ostetrics; Postpartum Care; Pregnancy; Accidents of Gestation; Teratology; Abortion; Reproductive Technology (Transabdominal Ultrasonography); Male Reporductive System..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project Ram Semen Collecion Video - Ewe Estrus Detection Video - Ewe Artificial Insemination Video RAM SEMEN COLLECTION, EWE ESTRUS DETECTION & EWE ARTIFICAL IMSEMINATION (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Ram Semen Collecion Video, Ewe Estrus Detection Video, Ewe Artificial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). Sheep Videos include "...Ram Semen Collecion Video; Ewe Estrus Detection Video; Ewe Artificial Insemination Video..." For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Sheep Production, Sheep Ranching, Sheep Nutrition, Sheep Care & Handling, Lambing, Milking, etc. MAKING MORE FROM SHEEP - A joint initiative of Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Multimedia Sheep Production Manal & Sheep Production Tools (Text & Images). Making More from Sheep "...Almost 250 leading sheep producers and technical experts helped develop the 11 linked modules in the manual, which cover subjects ranging from soils and pasture to wool and meat marketing, animal health, genetics and farm sustainability..." Examples of "Making More from Sheep" Sections include "...Plan for Success; Market Focused Wool Production; Healthy Soils; Sheep Genetics; Wean More Lambs; Healthy and Contented Sheep; etc..." For more information see Australian Wool Innovation or Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) MONTANA FARM FLOCK SHEEP PRODUCTION HANDBOOK - Extension Service Animal & Range Sciences, Montana State University Multimedia Sheep Ranching Handbook (Text & Images). Sheep Ranching "...The initial investment and annual operation costs of a sheep enterprise are relatively low. Sheep production requires adequate but not elaborate facilities and equipment..." Examples of "Sheep Production Handbook" Chapters include Selection of Ewes; Sheep Selection "...Production Records; Ram Selection..." Sheep Crossbreeding; Sheep Reproduction "...Ewe Puberty; Reproductive Cycle of the Ewes; etc..." Sheep Nutrition; Sheep Flock Management Calendar; etc. For more information see Sheep or Extension Service Animal & Range Sciences DAIRY SHEEP - The Babcock Institute, International Dairy Research & Development, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Dairy Sheep Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Sheep" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Raising lambs on milk replacer; Breeds of Dairy Sheep; Handling of Milk; Milking equipment for dairy ewes; Weaning systems for optimum commercial milk production; Factors Affecting the Quality of Ewe's Milk..." For more information see Research or The Babcock Institute SHEEP - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Sheep Ranching Handbook (Text & Images). Examples of Sheep Ranching Subject Categories & Subcategories include Flock Health and Disease "...Bloat; Cheesy gland caseous lymphadenitis in sheep; Eperythrozoonosis in Sheep; External parasites; Foot and mouth disease; Footrot; Internal parasites; Lamb Autopsy; etc..." Sheep Feeding and Sheep Nutrition "...Fat scoring sheep and lambs; Feedlotting lambs; How pasture characteristics influence sheep production; Sheep nutrition; etc...: Sheep Breeding and Selection; Sheepmeat; Sheep Yards and Equipment The 'U' bugle sheep yard; Individual sheep yard plans; Shearing shed design; etc.." Sheep Management; Sheep Emergency Management; etc. For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries SHEEP 201: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SHEEP - S. Schoenian, Sheep & Goat Specialist, MCE West Region - Office of the Regional Extension Director, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland Multimedia Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Sheep 201: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Sheep Facilities & Equipment "...Sheep Behavior; Sheep Housing; Sheep Handling; etc..." Sheep Reproduction "...Reproduction in the Ewe & Ram; Preparing for Breeding; etc..." Lambing "...Lambing Systems; The Lambing Process; Care of Newborn Lambs; Docking & Castrating; etc..." Sheep Health & Management "...Sheep Diseases; Flock Vaccinations; Sheep Hoof Care; etc..." Sheep Feeds & Feeding; Sheep Predators; etc. For more information see Susan Schoenian's Home Page; MCE West Region - Office of the Regional Extension Director or the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension SHEEP HOME STUDY COURSE - Bedford County Cooperative Extension & hosted by the Cooperative Extension & Outreach Program, College of Agriculture Sciences, Penn State University Multimedia Sheep Farming Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Sheep Home Study Course" Chapters include "...Sheep Production; Wool Production; Docking and Castration; Ram Soundness; Flushing Ewes; Preparing for Lambing; The Process of Lambing; Basic Ration Balancing; Feeder Lambs; Spring Lambing; Accelerated Lambing; etc..." For more information see Sheep; Animals or the Penn State Cooperative Extension SHEEP PRODUCTION GUIDE - J.M. Thompson, Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State University Multimedia Sheep Production Guide (Text & Images). Examples of "Sheep Production Guide" Chapters include "...Sheep Management Calendar; Producton Records; Flock Management; Lamb Management and Nutrition; Lambing Dificulties; Artifical Rearing of Lambs; Health Management; Wool Management; etc..." For more information see Sheep; Animal Sciences Extension; James Thompson's Home Page or the Department of Animal Sciences

Sheep Grazing TARGETED GRAZING HANDBOOK - American Sheep Industry Association Multimedia Targeted Grazing Handbook - PDF, 207 Pages (Text & Images). Targeted Grazing "...is the application of a specific kind of livestock at a determined season, duration, and intensity to accomplish defined vegetation or landscape goals. This concept has been around for decades and has taken many names, including prescribed grazing and managed herbivory. The major difference between good grazing management and targeted grazing is that targeted grazing refocuses outputs of grazing from livestock production to vegetation and landscape enhancement..." Examples from over "16" "Targeted Grazing Handbook" Sections include "...Targeted Grazing - A New Paradigm for Livestock Management; Animal Behavior Principles and Practices; Understanding Plant Response to Grazing; Animal Husbandry of Sheep & Goats for Vegetative Management; Managing Herbaceous Broadleaf Weeds with Targeted Grazing; Targeted Grazing to Manage Fire Risk; etc..." For more information see the American Sheep Industry Association Sheep Diseases Sheep Diseases Databases SHEEP DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Sheep Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each "Sheep Diseases" includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet SHEEP DISEASES - R.M. Jordan, Animal Science, Univeristy of Minnesota Extension Service, Univeristy of Minnesota Multimedia Sheep Disease Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Sheep Diseases" Publications & Technical Reports include "...Ovine Progressive Pneumonia; Pregnancy Disease; Caseous Lymphadenitis; Entropion; Polyarthritis; Feedlot Rectal Prolapse; Urinary Calculi; Mastitis; Ewe Prolapse; Footrot; Scrapie; Pinkeye; etc..." For more information see Agriculture or the Univeristy of Minnesota Extension Service Foot Rot CONTROL, TREATMENT, AND ELIMINATION OF FOOT ROT FROM SHEEP - W.D. Whittier & S.H. Umberger, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Multimedia Control, Treatment, and Elimination of Foot Rot from Sheep (Text & Images). Examples of "Control, Treatment, and Elimination of Foot Rot from Sheep" Subject Categories include "...Foot Rot Diagnosis; Foot Rot Transmission; Foot Rot Prevention; Foot Rot Treatment Foot trimming; Footbaths - Footsoaks; Dry chemicals; Oral therapy; Injection of antibiotics; Topical medications; Vaccination. Foot Rot Eradication; etc..." For more information see the Virginia Cooperative Extension Scrapie A PRODUCER'S GUIDE TO SCRAPIE - American Sheep Industry Association Multimedia Producer's Guide to Scrapie (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "A Producer's Guide to Scrapie" Course Sections include "...What is Scrapie; Preventing Scrapie; National Eradication Program; Producer Obligations; etc..." For more information see the American Sheep Industry Association SHEEP DISEASES: SCRAPIE (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - Veterinary Services Emergency Programs, Veterinary Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Scrapie Disease Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Scrapie "...Scrapie is a fatal, degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of sheep and goats. It is among a number of diseases classified as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). Infected flocks that contain a high percentage of susceptible animals can experience significant production losses..." Examples of "Scrapie Disease" Videos include "...The Clinical Signs of Scrapie Video; Video of Infected Sheep; etc..." Examples of "Scrapie Disease" Subject Categories include "...Definition; Identification; Diagnosis; Clinical Signs; etc..." For more information see Animal Diseases or Animal Health Sheep Worms and Their Management WORMBOSS - Sheep CRC, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia WormBoss "...represents the national knowledge on sheep worms and their management. It has been assembled by leading parasitologists, researchers, extension officers, consultants, drench manufacturers and drench resellers..." Examples of "WormBoss" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Worm Management "...Worm Egg Counting; Pasture Larval Counts; etc..." Know Your Worms "...Black scour worm; Berber's pole worm; Whipworm; Lungworms; etc..." Know Your Sheep "...Class of Sheep; Sheep Immunity; Nutrition; etc..." Know Your Drench; etc. For more information see Sheep CRC Sheep Vaccinations & Injection Techniques THE USE OF VACCINES IN SHEEP - C.B. Wolf, Extension Veterinarian - Small Ruminants, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Multimedia Sheep Vaccine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "The Use of Vaccines in Sheep" Subject Categories include "...Vaccines; Injection Methods; Soremouth Vaccination of a Lamb; etc..." For more information see Sheep; Agriculture or the University of Minnesota Extension FLOCK VACCINATIONS - S. Schoenian, MCE West Region - Office of the Regional Extension Director, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, University of Maryland Multimedia Flock Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see Sheep 201: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep; Susan Schoenian's Home Page; MCE West Region - Office of the Regional Extension Director or the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Sheep Surgery: Castration & Cesarean Section, Post-operative Sheep Care, etc. POST-OPERATIVE SHEEP CARE - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, University of Montana Multimedia Post-operative Sheep Care Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Post-operative Sheep Care" Subject Categories include "...Guidelines; Postoperative care and extubation; Postoperative monitoring; Chest tube care; Clinical Parameters for Leaving Sheep Alone at Midnight; Parameters Requiring Euthanasia; etc..." For more information see the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Sheep Mortality Composting GOAT & SHEEP MORTALITY COMPOSTING - SMALL STOCK MORTALITY COMPOSTING - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Goat & Sheep Mortality Composting Video & Small Stock Mortality Composting Technical Publication (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Goat & Sheep Mortality Composting Video & Small Stock Mortality Composting Technical Publication "...Composting is an inexpensive, environmentally friendly method of disposing of animal mortality..." For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Sheep Shearing Lessons & Demonstrations (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound) SHEEP SHEARING DEMONSTRATION (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) Multimedia Sheep Shearing Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). "...Sheep Shearing Demonstration at Vermont Fairs..." SHEEP SHEARING - S.M. Smith (Central Washington Animal Agricultural Team, WSU Cooperative Extension) and Edited by P. Kuber, University of Idaho; Hosted by the Cooperative Extension, Washington State University Multimedia Successfully Slick Shearing Show Lambs Lessons (Text & Images). Successfully Slick Shearing Show Lamb "...The main reason for slick shearing is to place emphasis on conformation of the lamb. In addition, many judges prefer lambs to be "slick-shorn", or shorn within three to four days of the show or during the show. "Slick shearing" lambs for show requires more than simply shearing them..." Successfully Slick Shearing Show Lamb Lessons include "...Belly; Shoulder Region; Neck Region; Body Region; Lower Back Legs; Direction of Slick Shearing Stokes..." For more information see the Central Washington Animal Agricultural Team

Swine - Pig - Porcine - Sus scrofa domestics

Swine Breeds - Pig Breeds Swine Anatomy, Anatomy, Embryology, Physiology, Brain Atlases Swine Physical Examination - Pig Physical Examination Pig Body Condition Scoring - Swine Body Condition Scoring Swine Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. Pig Reproduction - Swine Theriogenology Boar Semen Collection, Sow Estrus Detection & Sow Artificial Insemination Swine Nutrition - Pig Nutrition Swine Diseases - Pig Diseases Bleeding and Intravenous Techniques in Pigs Swine Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Swine Production, Management, Housing, Reproduction, Nutrition, Swine Husbandry, etc. Porcine Myology Swine Calculators & Spreadsheets Pregnancy, Farrow to Finish Management, Costs, Budget, Production, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

SWINE - PIG Swine/Pig Related Centers FOR SWINE/PIG CALCULATORS SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - SWINE/PIG FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Swine Breeds - Pig Breeds & Swine Associations SWINE BREEDS - PIG BREEDS - 5M Enterprises Ltd., U.K. Multimedia The Difference Breeds of Swine (Pig Breeds) Database (Text & Images). For more information see The Pig Site NATIONAL SWINE REGISTRY - National Swine Registry, U.S. National Swine Registry includes "...Hampshire Swine Registry, United Duroc Swine Registry, American Landrace Association & American Yorkshire Club..." PIG BREEDS - British Pig Association Multimedia Swine Breeds (Pig Breeds) Database (Text & Images). For more information see British Pig Association Swine Anatomy, Anatomy, Embryology, Physiology, Brain Atlases 10 MM PIG EMBRYO - CAL Program, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia 10 mm Pig Embryo Atlas (Text & Images). 10 mm Pig Embryo Atlas "...The pig embryo is presented in two ways: labeled and un-labeled. All of the sections are presented serially in an unlabeled fashion and then select sections have been labeled for you. The slides start from the crown of the pig embryo and proceed posteriorly towards the rump..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE PIG - Authors: M.M. Swindle & A.C. Smith; Published by: Animal Welfare Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Pig (Text & Image). Examples of "Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Pig" Sections include "...Pig Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems; Pig Digestive System; Pig Urogenital System; Pig Musculoskeletal System; Pig Integumentary and Lymphatic Systems; Pig Central Nervous and Ophthalmic Systems; etc..." For more information see Information Resources on Swine in Biomedical Research; Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) or the National Agricultural Library MANAGING PIG HEALTH: ANTOMY & PHYSIOLOGY SECTION - Authors: Mike Muirhead and Tom Alexander, The Pig Site, 5M Enterprises Ltd, Sheffield, England, U.K. Multimedia Pig Anatomy & Physiology (Text & Images). Examples of "Pig Anatomy & Physiology" Subject Categories include "...Pig Circulatory System; Pig Digestive System; Pig Endocrine System; Pig Immune System; Pig Muscular System; Pig Nervous System; Pig Reproductive System; Pig Respiratory System; Pig Sensory Systems; Pig Skeletal System; Pig Urinary System..." For more information see the The Pig Site Dental Anatomy of Pigs DENTAL ANATOMY OF PIGS - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Pigs Lessons (Text & Images). Dental Anatomy of Pigs "...In boars, the canine teeth, or tusks, grow throughout the animal's life. The lower tusks are kept sharp by friction against the upper ones making them formidable weapons. Numerous tubercles make the occlusal surface of..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Swine Brain Atlases - Pig Brain Atlases PIG BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Swine Brain Atlas - Pig Brain Atlases (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection

Swine Physical Examination Swine Physical Examination - Pig Physical Examination SWINE CLINICAL EXAMINATION - SWINE THERIOGENOLOGY - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Swine Examination - Swine Theriogenology (Text & Images). Examples of "Swine Clinical Examination & Swine Theriogenology" Subject Categories include "...Mating Systems; Physical Exam; Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract; Puberty of the Female; Pregnancy Detection; Boar Breeding Soundness Exam; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine SWINE CLINICAL EXAMINATION - SWINE THERIOGENOLOGY - D.L. Paccamonti & S.K. Lyle (Theriogenology), D.P. Beehan, M.G. Welborn & A.J. Fuselier (Veterinary Clinical Science); Contributed by B.E. Eilts (Retired); Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Swine Examination - Swine Theriogenology (Text & Images). Swine Clinical Examination & Swine Theriogenology Subject Categories include "...Mating Systems; Physical exam; Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract; Puberty of the Female; Pregnancy detection; Boar Breeding Soundness Exam; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pig Body Condition Scoring - Swine Body Condition Scoring Pig Body Condition Scoring - Swine Body Condition Scoring PIG BODY CONDITION SCORING - SWINE BODY CONDITION SCORING - The Pig Site, 5M Enterprises Ltd., U.K. Multimedia Pig Body Condition Scoring - Swine Body Condition Scoring (Text & Images). For more information see Garth Pig Stockmanship Standards or the The Pig Site Sow Body Condition Scoring SOW CONDITION SCORING - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Queensland Government, Queensland, Australia Multimedia Sow Condition Scoring Publication & Technical Report (Text & Images). Sow Condition Scoring "...A scale from 0 (emaciated) to 5 (grossly fat) is used in the scoring system which combines both visual appraisal and feel. Visual appraisal alone is not good enough: handling the sow is essential to get an accurate assessment of condition..." For more information see How much to Feed; Feed and Nutrition; Pig Production; Animals or Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ASSESSING SOW BODY CONDITION - R.D. Coffey, G.R. Parker & K.M. Laurent, Extension Swine Specialists, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Assessing Sow Body Condition - PDF, 2 Pages (Text & Images). Assessing Sow Body Condition "...A critical element of successful swine reproduction is managing sows so they do not gain or lose too much weight or body condition between parities. Maintaining sows in proper body condition throughout their lives can lead to more consistent reproductive performance, but..." Examples of "Assessing Sow Body Condition" Sections include "...Sow Body Condition Scoring System; Frequency of Condition Scoring Sows; Sow Body Condition Scoring during Gestation; Using Condition Scores to Adjust Feed Intak For more information see the Cooperative Extension Service or the College of Agriculture Swine Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. Porcine, Swine, Pig Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. PIG RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Pig Reference Guides include Rectal Temperatures for Pig; Heart Rates for Pig; Resting Respiratory Rates for Pig; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Pig; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Pig; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Pig..." For more information see Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemistry Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA FOR LARGE ANIMALS: PIG - Laboratory Animal Resources, Iowa State Unversity Multimedia Physiological Data Pig (Text & Images). Examples of Physiological Data for Pig include "...Temperature (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Respiratory (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Pulse (Average, Maximum & Minimum); Hemoglobin; PCV (Ht); RBC; WBC; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Basophils; Coagulation; Average Glucose; Average BUN; Average Calcium; Average Phosphorus; Urine SG & Urine pH; Duration; Gestation; etc..." For more information see Laboratory Animal Resources NORMAL ECG VALUES FOR PIG - SWINE - L. Klein, Section of Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia; Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Normal ECG Values for Pig - Swine (Text & Images). For more information see Interpretation of the Normal and Abnormal ECG; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pig Reproduction - Swine Theriogenology SWINE THERIOGENOLOGY - M.S. Gill, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Swine Theriogenology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Swine Theriogenology" Course Sections & Subsections include Mating Systems "...Double Mating a Sow at 12-24 hour intervals; Pen Mating; Pasture breeding; Artificial Insemination; etc..." Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract; Puberty of the Female; Estrus Cycle "...Proestrus; Estrus; Mating Stance; Metestrus; Diestrus; Ovulation; Ovulation Rate; Embryonic & Fetal Mortality; Gestation; Litter Size; Lactation; etc..." Reproductive Problems; Reproductive Diseases; Semen Evaluation; etc. For more information see Theriogenology (Reproduction); Large Animal Clinic Services; Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE VISUAL GUIDE TO PORCINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project Multimedia Porcine Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Porcine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Placenta; Postpartum Care; Accidents of Gestation; Teratology; Abortion; Reproductive Technology (Transabdominal Ultrasonography); Male Reporductive System..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project Boar Semen Collection, Sow Estrus Detection, Sow Artificial Insemination Videos BOAR SEMEN COLLECTION, SOW ESTRUS DETECTION, SOW ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Boar Semen Collecion Video, Sow Estrus Detection Video, Sow Artificial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Swine Nutrition - Pig Nutrition SWINE NUTRITION GUIDE - D.E. Reese (Extension Swine Specialist, University of Nebraska), R.C. Thaler (Extension Swine Specialist, South Dakota State University), et.al., The University of Nebraska and South Dakota State University; Hosted by the: ANSC Extension Swine, Animal Science Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia Swine Nutrition Guide - PDF, 44 Pages (Text & Images). Click on "Swine Nutrition Guide". Examples of "Swine Nutrition Guide" Chapters & Subchapters include "...Nutrient Sources Energy; Protein and Amino Acids; Minerals; Vitamins. Nutrient Interactions; Feed Additives; Feed Processing; Water; Feed Intake; Nutrient Recommendations; Practical Applications and Outcomes; etc..." For more information see Animal Science Extension or the Department of Animal Science NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF SWINE - Subcommittee on Swine Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Research Council, and Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Swine Textbook (Text & Images). Nutrient Requirements of Swine "...Energy, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and water are needed by pigs for body maintenance, growth, reproduction, and lactation. Synthesis of muscle and adipose tissue, bone, hair, skin, and other body components, resulting in accretion of water, protein, lipid, and ash, is dependent upon an adequate dietary supply of nutrients..." Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Swine" Textbook Chapters include "...Energy; Proteins and Amino Acids; Models for Estimating Energy and Amino Acid Requirements; Minerals; Vitamins; Water; Nonnutritive Feed Additives; Mininizing Nutrient Excretion; Diet Formulation; Nutrient Requirement Tables; Composition of Feed Ingredients..." For more information see Nutrient Requirements of Swine Home Page; National Academies Press or the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Swine Diseases - Pig Diseases ONLINE PIG DISEASE PROBLEM SOLVER - The Pig Site, 5M Enterprises Ltd, Sheffield, England, U.K. Multimedia Pig Disease Problem Solver (Text & Images). Pig Disease Problem Solver INPUT Values include: "...Select which ages of pig are affected; Number of pigs affected; Do Pigs have a high temperature, fever?; Are the pigs are off their food?; Consider your mortality rate; Select the symptoms..." For more information see The Pig Site PIG DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Pig Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each "Pig Diseases" includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet SWINE DISEASES - The Pig Site, 5M Enterprises Ltd, Sheffield, England, U.K. Multimedia Swine Diseases (Text & Images). "...Lists over 140 pig, hog and swine diseases/conditions in alphabetical order...." Each "Swine Disease" Lesson include "...Symptoms; Causes; Contributing Factors; Diagnosis..." For more information see The Pig Site Bleeding and Intravenous Techniques in Pigs/Swine BLEEDING AND INTRAVENOUS TECHNIQUES IN PIGS - T. Framstad, Ø. Sjaastad & *R.A. Aass, Department of Biochemistry, Physiology and Nutrition, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, and the Norwegian Independent Meat Association, Oslo, Norway Multimedia Bleeding and Intravenous Techniques in Pigs Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Bleeding and Intravenous Techniques in Pigs" include "...The Ear Veins; The External Jugular Vein; Bleeding Techniques for Smaller Pigs; The Milk Vein (the subcutanous abdominal vein); The Tail Vein; Catheterisation..." For more information see Norwegian Reference Centre or the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science Swine Vaccinations & Injection Techniques SWINE INJECTION GUIDE - The Pig Site, A Benchmark Holdings Ltd. Company, U.K. Multimedia Swine Injection Guide (Text & Images). Swine Injection Guide includes "...Subcutaneous Injection Sites; Intravenous Injection Sites; Intramuscular Injection Sites; Injectable Medicines for Bacterial Infections Medicine; Strength; Dose; Withdrawal period; etc..." For more information see Managing Pig Health or the The Pig Site VACCINATIONS FOR THE SWINE HERD - J.G. Floyd, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Auburn University & the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Multimedia Swine Vaccination Guidelines - Pig Vaccination Guidelines (Text & Images). Examples of "Vaccinations for the Swine Herd" Subject Categories include "...When To Vaccinate; Swine Routinely Recommended Vaccinations; Farm Vaccination Review for Gilts, Sows, Boars, Baby Pigs, Finishers; Swine Injection Types And Placement Subcutaneous; Intramuscular; Intraperitoneal; Intravenous; etc. Swine Diseases and Microorganisms; etc..." For more information see Publications; Alabama Cooperative Extension System or the College of Agriculture VACCINATION SCHEDULES FOR SWINE IN HAWAII - H.M. Zaleski, Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii Multimedia Swine Vaccination Guidelines - Pig Vaccination Guidelines (Text & Images). Examples of "Vaccination Schedules for Swine in Hawaii" Sections include "...The Basic Breeding Herd Program; The Basic Growing Pig Program from Birth to Market; Control of the Most Common Respiratory Diseases in the Breeding Herd; Control of the Most Common Scour Problems; etc..." For more information see ANSC 432 Swine Production; Halina M. Zaleski's Home Page or the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences

Swine Production, Management, Housing, Reproduction, Swine Husbandry, etc., Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports BUILDING & EQUIPMENT PLANS: SWINE - PIG - J.R. Bicudo, L. Turner & G. Rajput, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), College of Agriculture & the College of Engineering, University of Kentucky Multimedia Swine Building & Equipment Plans (Text & Images). Examples of "Swine Building & Equipment Plans" Subject Categories include Portable Units "...Boar or Sow Shelter House; etc..." Farrowing Buildings "...Swine Farrowing Building; etc..." Grower and Finishing Buildings "...Swine Building-Finishing Floor-Total Slats; Swine Growing Building; Swine Finishing Building; etc..." Gestation and Breeding Buildings "...Swine Breeding and Gestation Building; Swine Gestation Building..." Nursery Buildings; Shades; Handling Facilities and Equipment; etc. For more information see Building & Equipment Plans; BAE Extension or the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) SWINE PRODUCTION COURSE (ANSC 4401) - J.J. McGlone, et.al, Laboratory of Animal Behavior, Physiology and Welfare, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University Multimedia Swine Production Course (Text & Images). Examples of Swine Production Course Sections include Anatomy and Physiology of the Pig Management of Pig Health Growth and Development, Survival and Pork Composition; Body Condition Scores; Waste & Nutrient Management; Facilities for Adult Pigs; Sow and Litter Management; etc..." For more information see Laboratory of Animal Behavior, Physiology and Welfare; Department of Animal and Food Sciences of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources ILLINI PORK NET - Illinois Livestock Trail, Commercial Agriculture, University of Illinois Extension, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multimedia Swine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Swine" Subject Categories include "...Swine Behavior & Training; Swine Breeding & Selection; Carcass (Pork) Evaluation; Swine Economics, Management, & Marketing; Swine Facilities & Housing; Swine Feeding & Nutrition; Swine Grazing, Pasture, & Forages; Swine Health & Disease; Swine Reproduction; Swine Waste Management; etc..." For more information see Illini Pork Net; Illinois Livestock Trail; Commercial Agriculture; University of Illinois Extension or the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences MANAGING PIG HEALTH: ANTOMY & PHYSIOLOGY SECTION - Authors: Mike Muirhead and Tom Alexander, The Pig Site, 5M Enterprises Ltd, Sheffield, England, U.K. Multimedia Pig Anatomy & Physiology (Text & Images). Examples of "Managing Pig Health" Subject Categories include "...Pig Anatomy, Physiology and Technical Terms; Understanding Pig Disease; Managing Pig Health and Pig Disease; Treating Pig Disease; Pig Reproduction: Non Infectious Infertility; Pig Reproduction: Infectious Infertility; Disease in the Dry Period; Disease in the Weaner and Grower Period; Pig Skin Conditions; Pig Exotic Diseases; etc..." For more information see the The Pig Site PIG: CARE & HEALTH - A manual for the Primary Animal Health Care Worker, Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Pig Care & Health Manual (Text & Images). Examples of "Pig Care & Health" Subject Categories include "...Handling and Restraining Pigs; Teeth Clipping in Young Pigs; Internal Parasites of Pigs; Skin Infections of Pigs; Heat (oestrus) in the Sow; Pregnancy and Farrowing (Giving Birth); Care of the Sow and Piglet; Castrating Piglets; etc..." For more information see A Manual for the Primary Animal Health Care Worker or the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO) PIGS - Rural NI Portal, Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Northern Ireland Government, U.K. Multimedia Swine Production and Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Swine Production and Management "...Ultimately the aim of all successful pig businesses must be maximum profit. Acceptable profits can only be made by looking at all aspects of the business and ensuring that a range of performance figures are good while costs are not excessive..." Examples of "Swine Production and Management" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Housing "...General Housing; Breeding Adult Housing; Growing Pig Housing..." Feeding "...Creep Feeding; Feeders for Weaners; Stotfold Feeding Scale; etc..." Husbandry; Benchmarking; etc..." For more information see Rural NI Portal or the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

PIG PRODUCTION - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Queensland Government, Queensland, Australia Multimedia Pig Care & Health Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Pig Care & Health" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Improving your herd with genetics "...Genetic Selection in Pigs; Heterosis in Pigs; Inbreeding in Pigs; Pig Semen Collection and Processing; Stimulating Gilts using a Vasectomised Boar; The Pig Detection Mating System (DMA); The Sows Oestrus Cycle; The Technique of Pig A: includes timing of mating - natural and AI; etc..." Pic Care and Husbandry "...Fostering Piglets; Identifying Pigs; Preserve your Sows Feet; Sow and Litter Care; Sow Condition Scoring; etc..." Pig Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition "...Water Requirements of Pigs; Practical Pig Diet Formulation; Nutrient Composition of Pig Feeds; Digestible Energy for Pigs; Minerals for Pigs; Phosphorus for Pigs; Vitamins for Pigs; etc..." Pig Health and Diseases "...Pig Carcass Condemnation Terms; Pig Diseases Guide; Pig Health Monitoring; Gastric Ulcers in Pigs; Glasser's Disease in Pigs; HEV - Vomiting and Wasting Disease in Pigs; Intestinal Torsion in Pigs; Melioidosis in Pigs; etc..." Pig Housing and Equipment "...Basic Requirements for Pig Housing; Designing Pig Loading Facilities; Eave Widths for Shading Farm Buildings; Farrowing Pens; Sow Stalls; Spray Cooling Pigs; Body Tattoo Branding of Pigs; Pig Production Planning; Batch Farrowing; Free Range Pig Production; etc..." Pig Products and Processing; etc. For more information see Animals or Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry PORK @ PURDUE - Department of Animal Sciences, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, Purdue University Multimedia Swine Production and Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Swine Production and Management "...contains information on all aspects of swine production and management, as well as valuable resources for use in extension and teaching..." Examples of "Swine Production and Management" Subject Categories include "...Animal Well-Being & Behavior; Economics and Marketing; Environment, Odor & Housing; Swine Genetics; Swine Growth; Swine Health; Swine Manure Management; Swine Nutrition; Pork Quality; Swine Production Management; Swine Reproduction..." For more information see Department of Animal Sciences; Topics; Agriculture & Natural Resources or the College of Agriculture Examples from over "100" "Swine Production and Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Reproduction Examples of "Pig Reproduction" Subject Categories include Anatomy and Physiology "...Sow/Gilt Anatomy; Boar Anatomy; Reproductive Physiology and Anatomy of the Sow..." Estrus; Reproductive Management; etc. Environment, Odor, Housing Examples of "Environment, Odor, Housing" Subject Categories include "...Housing; Ventilation; Indoor Air Quality; Outdoor Air Pollution; etc..." Growth Examples of "Swine Growth" Subject Categories include "...Growth Modeling; Muscle Growth; Fat Tissue Growth; Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA); etc..." SWINE PRODUCTION COURSE (ANSC 4401) - J.J. McGlone, et.al, Laboratory of Animal Behavior, Physiology and Welfare, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University Multimedia Swine Production Course (Text & Images). Examples of Swine Production Course Sections include Anatomy and Physiology of the Pig Management of Pig Health Growth and Development, Survival and Pork Composition; Body Condition Scores; Waste & Nutrient Management; Facilities for Adult Pigs; Sow and Litter Management; etc..." For more information see Laboratory of Animal Behavior, Physiology and Welfare; Department of Animal and Food Sciences of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources SWINE HUSBANDRY - Extension Swine Husbandry, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University Multimedia Swine Husbandry Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Swine Husbandry" Subject Categories include "...Swine Breeding and Genetics; Swine Nutrition; Veterinary Medicine and Biosecurity; Swine Reproduction; Swine Nutrient Management; Economic & Resource Topics; etc..." For more information see Extension Swine Husbandry; Department of Animal Science or North Carolina State University Examples from over "50" "Swine Husbandry" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Nutrition Examples of "Swine Nutrition" Sections include "...Neonatal, Weaned and Nursery Pigs; Feeder Management; Gestating Sow; Lactating Sow; Boar Nutrition; Gilt Nutrition; etc..." Reproduction Examples of "Swine Reproduction" Sections include "...Boar Training, Collection and Management; Real-Time Ultrasonography Use; Sow Management; Gilt Management; etc..." Nutrient Management Examples of "Swine Nutrient Management" Sections include "...Nutritional Manipulation of Nutrient Excretion; Ventilation and Building Management; Manure Management; Water Management; Odor Management; etc..." Porcine Myology PORCINE MYOLOGY (FLASH) - Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia Porcine Myology Lessons (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Examples of "Porcine Myology" Subject Categories include "...3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Fabrication Videos; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Sub-primals; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; Muscle Profiling Database; etc..." For more information see the Department of Animal Science

COMPOSTING LIVESTOCK MORTALITY Small Stock Mortality Composting SMALL STOCK MORTALITY COMPOSTING - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Goat & Sheep Mortality Composting Video & Small Stock Mortality Composting Technical Publication (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Small Stock Mortality Composting Technical Publication "...Composting is an inexpensive, environmentally friendly method of disposing of animal mortality..." For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Wast NATURAL RENDERING: COMPOSTING LIVESTOCK MORTALITY AND BUTCHER WASTE - Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI), Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University Multimedia Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste includes "...A 20-minute video describes mortality and butcher residual composting featuring eight operations..." Key Points of Static Pile Carcass Composting Composting (PDF); Potential Environmental and Biosecruity Risk of Dead Animal Disposal (PDF); A How-To On Livestock Composting; etc..." For more information see Composting or the Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI) RENDERING - RENDERING PROCESSES National Renderers Association Publications, Technical Reports, etc. THE RENDERING PROCESS - National Renderers Association Multimedia The Rendering Process (Text & Images). Examples of the "The Rendering Process" Publications include "...An Overview of the Rendering Industry; The Continuous Rendering System Flow Chart; Description of a Continuous Rendering System; Rendering Operations; etc..." For more information see the National Renderers Association NATIONAL RENDERERS ASSOCIATION'S BLUE BOOK - National Renderers Association Multimedia National Renderers Association's Blue Book - PDF, 44 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of the "National Renderers Association's Blue Book: Pocket Information Manual - A Buyer's Guide to Rendered Products" Chapters include "...Fats (Industrial Tallows, Lard, Yellow Grease, Edible Beef Tallow, etc.); Quality Control Specifications and Tests on Fats and Oils; Animal Protein Meals; etc..." For more information see the National Renderers Association RARE BREEDS OF LIVESTOCK & ANIMAL GENETICS DATA BANKS Rare Breeds of Livestock AUSTRALIA RARE BREEDS DATABASE - Rare Breeds Trust of Australia Multimedia Rare Breeds Database (Text & Images). Australia Rare Breeds "...The principal purpose of the Trust is to protect and encourage the conservation and breeding of endangered domestic farm livestock in Australia to ensure their survival worldwide..." For more information see Rare Breeds Trust of Australia CANADA RARE BREEDS DATABASE - Rare Breeds Canada Multimedia Rare Breeds Database (Text & Images). Rare Breeds Canada "...lists livestock breeds threatened with extinction. Our primary concern is with breeds of heritage significance or those that have had commercial importance in Canada..." For more information see Rare Breeds Canada NEW ZEALAND RARE BREEDS DATABASE - New Zealand Rare Breeds Multimedia Rare Breeds Database (Text & Images). Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand "...In New Zealand there are true breeds that are rare both here and overseas. There are also feral strains that are of historical and scientific interest, such as the Arapawa goats, Kaimanawa horses and Auckland Island pigs..." For more information see New Zealand Rare Breeds U.K. RARE BREEDS DATABASE - Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST), U.K. Multimedia Rare Breeds Database (Text & Images). Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) "...RBST is working to secure the future of our native breeds and to promote the important role they play in the conservation of genetic diversity, landscape management, agriculture and as part of our heritage and cultural identity..." For more information see Rare Breeds Survival Trust U.S. RARE BREEDS DATABASE - American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Multimedia Rare Breeds Database (Text & Images). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Rare Breeds Livestock breeds on the ALBC Conservation Priority List generally conform to certain genetic and numerical parameters: "...The breed is from one of the seven traditional U.S. livestock species: asses, cattle, goats, horses, pigs, rabbits, and sheep..." "...The breed is a true genetic breed (when mated together, it reproduces the breed type)..."; etc. For more information see the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy ELECTRONIC, RETINAL IMAGING & DNA ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION Animal Identification Lectures, Publications, etc. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGGING AS A MECHANISM OF CREATING A VIABLE PRODUCERS' BRAND IN THE CATTLE INDUSTRY - Brian Mennecke and Anthony Townsend, Management Information Systems (MIS), College of Business, Iowa State University & Funded by the: Midwest Agribusiness Trade Research and Information Center (MATRIC) Multimedia Radio Frequency Identification Tagging as a Mechanism of Creating a Viable Producer's Brand in the Cattle Industry - PDF, 31 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Midwest Agribusiness Trade Research and Information Center (MATRIC); Management Information Systems (MIS) or the College of Business ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION - Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis Multimedia Electronic Animal Identification Publications, Technical Reports, etc. (Text & Images). For more information see Animal Identification Home Page or the Department of Animal Science Examples of "Electronic Animal Identification" Publications, Technical Reports, etc. include An Introduction to Electronic Animal Identification Systems and Comparison of Technologies - Authors: John Evans, Josh Davy, and Theresa Ward, University of California Cooperative Extension Electronic Animal Identification "...The decision to purchase an electronic ID system needs to be well thought out because the purchase will probably impact profitability. The cost of a new animal ID system requires additional inputs with labor, equipment, and data management. Taking the time to learn some of the terminology and develop a basic understanding of the NAIS will help you to identify the best system for your situation..." Emerging Management Systems in Animal Identification: Retinal Imaging & DNA Analysis - Authors: John Evans and Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California Cooperative Extension Retinal Imaging "...is a form of identification that can be used in both animals and humans. An image of the blood vessel pattern on the retina is analogous to a fingerprint..." DNA Identification Analysis "...Multi-sire pasture breeding is a common practice in the western US. This makes it difficult to identify parentage unless you use DNA analysis to determine the parentage of a calf. Uses of parentage testing include identifying the sire(s) of outstanding or poorly performing calves and ascertaining whether one particular bull is routinely siring progeny that require calving assistance..." ELECTRONIC ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AT LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKETS - Authors: K. Bolte, K. Dhuyvetter & T. Schroeder, Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University Multimedia Electronic Animal Identification Systems at Livestock Auction Markets: Adoption Rates, Costs, Opportunities, and Perceptions (Text & Images). Electronic Animal Identification Systems at Livestock Auction Markets "...Livestock markets are a primary industry sector where animal movement and identification information can be recorded. This project’s purpose was to determine livestock market manager perceptions about animal identification systems, estimate costs of adopting animal tracking systems in auction markets, and assess factors related to aanimal ID systems in auction markets..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Kansas State University Research & Extension or the Department of Agricultural Economics EXTIMATING COSTS OF RFID (RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION) SYSTEMS (SPREADSHEET OPENS ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - Authors: K.C. Dhuyvetter (Agricultural Economist) & D. Blasi (Beef Specialist), BeefStockerUSA.org, Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University Estimating Costs of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Systems "...for your cowherd, stocker or feedlot operation..." For more information see the BeefStockerUSA.org or the Department of Animal Science and Industry

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