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The leaves are falling and winter approaches. As the temperature drops, remember your pets and livestock. They have special needs as their environment changes.

Not all endangered animals are on the endangered species list. Some are much more endangered than those on that list, but are in the focus of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

You can make a livestock feeding and watering trough yourself.

American farmers feed the US and the world with productive livestock. Many consumers misunderstand or don't know basics about livestock or their own food supply. Here are some facts.

Cold weather is upon us. You have livestock to protect from the winter winds. How? Use these tips to winterize your livestock and do it cheaply.

Farm safety isn't just an issue for crop farmers. Livestock farmers also meet with injury and fatalities far too often. Don't be a statistic!

When you have to sell livestock due to drought or other weather-related conditions, you may be able to postpone the gain on the sale for one year, or you could defer the gain by treating the sale as an involuntary conversion if you intend to replace them.

Though the trade of coldwater marine aquarium livestock is currently a niche market at best, the increasing demand for quality livestock is raising the prominence of this area throughout the aquarium industry.

Families living in rural areas often enjoy keeping a small number of goats, sheep or pigs. They can build a small livestock shed and yard that is easy to maintain and quite sufficient for a few animals.

Where to find an inexpensive livestock dog, what breeds to appeal to, and what to look for in your best friend and a member of your herd chasing team.

Livestock guardians are used to keep predators and stray dogs out of fields, usually of sheep or goats. Without proper introduction and training the guardian can become the predator. Don't make mistakes that cost you animals.

Whether it's for horses, livestock or small animals there often comes a point it's time to get a trailer to haul animals. Pay attention to key things for a safe trip.

Three states have now reported livestock that has tested positive for melamine from eating tainted pet food. In both cases the animals were intended for human consumption but now have been quarantined.

Goats, sheep and in some cases calves often need protection not only from coyotes, cougars and other predators but, increasingly, from dogs allowed to wander loose that attack livestock.