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Beef Composites and Breed Definition

September 12, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle

We frequently hear the terms crossbred, hybrid, composite, or synthetic when referring to breed definition, and we often wonder exactly what these terms mean.

Choosing Dairy Cow Breeds for Your Farm

February 10, 2020 · Janet Garman · Cattle

Dairy cow breeds are numerous. How do we know the right breed for our farm or family situation?

Become a Horse Farmer

March 14, 2019 · Countryside Editorial · Homesteading, Horses-Donkeys

Add to Favorites Ralph Rice is about to live his life-long dream — to become a full-time horse farmer. At age 56 years, Ralph is on target to retire from …

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