Great Pyrenees dogs are popular livestock guardians and pets. Livestock guardian dog breeds are large, furry dogs primarily bred to protect sheep, cattle, and other animals from predators. These ...

Heritage chicken and cattle breeds are generally better suited to small-scale homesteads than many modern livestock breeds. Their tendency to be dual- or even triple-purpose breeds is a noted plus for ...

Many of the world's indigenous livestock breeds are in danger of dying out as commercial breeds take over, according to a worldwide inventory of animal diversity. Their extinction would mean the loss ...

Proponents of ‘heritage breeds’ say the animals offer unique genetics that help them to resist heat, to forage and to guard against parasites. Rare livestock breeds, derived from farmers of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

SIVAS, Turkey -- For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey's central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of pride ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

If you haven’t read Part One, please take the time to do that. Before we take a quick survey of the most common LGD breeds here in North America, we need to remember a few very important points. First ...

A number of rare livestock breeds face extinction, a prospects the weakens genetic diversity and could be the food supply at risk in some parts of the world, warns a new report from the Consultative ...

The Junior Livestock Show will be held from January 6-10 at the JS Birdwell Agricultural Center, showcasing different breeds ...

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