Popular MeSH Terms: Animal Husbandry

Total Results: 238

• Demonstration of ecologically sustainable management of camels on aboriginal and pastoral land
  2003 report by Dr Birgit Dörges and Dr Jürgen Heucke for the Natural Heritage Trust and published on the web by Camels Australia Export
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• International Camelid Institute
  "The International Camelid Institute (ICI) promotes education, service and collaboration among researchers, breeders, owners, fiber and textile industry professionals and animal enthusiasts worldwide". Its website contains a large collection of resources on camelids. These include articles, details of latest research, and news updates.
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• RMLA - Health & husbandry notes for camelid owners
  Collection of articles published on the Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association website. Topics covered include anatomy, nutrition, diseases, parasites, and reproduction.
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• Evolution and Origin of the Domestic Camelids
  Article written by Jane Wheeler, PhD. It was originally published in the ILR Report Vol. 8 Issue #2 Summer 2003 and is made available on the web on the Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association website.
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• myHorseMatters.com
  This web site is created by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and is aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about horse health. It features articles on subjects such as dentistry, lameness, behaviour and reproduction as well as links to racing, veterinary and research and health organisations. Users can also subscribe to a bi-monthly e-magazine and view the archive.
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• Grower adoption of clip preparation standards for Australian alpaca fibre
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Ian J Knox and Peter R Lamb published in February 2002.
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• University of Kentucky Department of Animal Sciences - Forage Publications
  This site contains an extensive list of research papers, published by the Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, USA, on forage and nutrition in relation to cattle. All documents are available in .pdf format.
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• Free Farmed
  The Free-Farmed Certificate Program (FFCP) is a U.S. based, voluntary, fee-based service available to producers, processors and transporters of animals raised for food. The goal of the program is to provide independent verification that these businesses are providing humane conditions for the animals in their care.
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• Information Resources on the Care and Welfare of Dairy Cattle
  Published by the US Department of Agriculture in August 2002. This publication is No. 16 in the Animal Welfare Information Center Resource Series. The site provides an expansive bibliography on dairy cattle publications as well as a list of web resources.
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• Goat research and education
  Published by the College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky. This website publishes a collection of resources on goats.
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• Sheep Information Resources
  Published by the College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky. This website publishes a collection of resources on sheep.
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• Beef cattle production
  This site is produced by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska and contains information sheets on beef cattle production.
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• Improving skin quality of emus and ostriches.
  A benchmark study of husbandry, transport, lairage and slaughter methods. A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Dr Philip C Glatz.
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• National Animal Health Monitoring System: Swine Studies
  "NAHMS swine studies provide information on health and health management practices on U.S. swine operations as well as information on animal health concerns identified by producers, industry allies, Federal and State agencies, and researchers". Topics covered include: biosecurity, pork quality assurance, feed management, mating practices, diseases, vaccination and antibiotic use.
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• The Feline Advisory Bureau: Information for cat owners
  The Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) is an organisation based in the United Kingdom dedicated to the cat and its veterinary care. Over 60 information sheets on a broad range of cat related issues can be accessed from this page. Listed titles include chlamydial infection in cats; feline leukaemia virus - FeLV and euthanasia as well as other more general titles such as feline flea control.
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• Deer Study and Resource Centre
  Based in Staffordshire, England, the Deer Study and Resource Centre provides support to anyone with deer-related questions. They are contactable by email at enquiries@deerstudy.com
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• Shearing cashmere goats
  Agfact published by NSW Department of Primary Industries gives practical instructions on shearing goats. Includes diagrams and photographs.
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• Production Animal Clinical Toxicology
  Produced by Dr Robert Dixon of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, this resource is aimed at the undergraduate student and provides an introduction to production animal clinical toxicology with emphasis on Australasian plants.
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• Improving the efficiency of reproduction and breeding in alpacas
  Report authored by Jane Vaughan for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation in July 2002. "The aim of this project was to develop a practical protocol that would allow fixed-time mating of alpacas at a known stage of ovarian follicular development, in association with improved pregnancy rates following mating".
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• Beef Cattle Feeding and Nutrition
  Produced by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture, this site contains links to a series of full-text resources on beef cattle nutrition. Topics covered include: creep feeding beef calves, nutrition values of food, feeding cattle in drought and supplementary feeds. The majority of the documents are in .pdf format.
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• Environmental Enrichment for Confinement Pigs
  This paper by Temple Grandin was presented at the 1988 Annual Meeting of the Livestock Conservation Institute in Kentucky. It discusses the value of stimulation on the temperament of pigs raised in confinement.
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• The Dairy Research and Development Corporation
  The Dairy Research and Development Corporation (DRDC) site is a good starting place for information about current research being in the Australian industry of Australia.
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• Goats
  Collection of Agriculture Notes published by the Queensland Government Department of Primary Industries. Topics covered include diseases, transportation, feedlots, and fencing.
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• Livestock Library
  This project was developed and funded by the CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies and the Australian Sheep Industry CRC and funded by Australian Wool Innovation Limited. Provides access to beef and sheep industry journal articles, conference proceedings and factsheets. Resources can be searched by Author, Title, or Keyword.
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• CRC for Cattle and Beef Quality
  The Cooperative Research Centre for Beef undertakes large scale investigations to identify the major genetic and non-genetic factors influencing beef quality. The site provides details of its research projects and publications.
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• Commercial emu raising using cool climate forage based production systems
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Jason Nicholls, Tasmanian Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries.
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• Australian Pork Limited
  APL is the representative body of Australian pork producers. This site is of use to those who wish to keep up to date with the industry in Australia. Industry information includes current prices, import and export statistics and other industry news.
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• Encyclopaedia of Bird Care
  Written by Peter Weaver, with some additional information added by other contributors, this Encyclopaedia is intended to be a source for basic, practical advice on bird care. The Encyclopaedia is searchable via an alphabetic index or by keyword.
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• Deer Products Research and Development Newsletter
  The official newsletter of the RIRDC Deer Industry Research and Development Committee, edited by Laurence Denholm. This website contains industry and market updates, disease updates and research news relevant to the deer industry in Australia.
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• Increase in Autumn and Winter milk production in dairy goats
  Full text of a report authored by Alexander Cameron for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation in September 2003. The report looks at how the production of goat milk can be increased in autumn and winter by overcoming the seasonal pattern of reproduction in goats. The report is in .pdf format.
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• Cattle - breeding and selection
  Collection of articles published by NSW Department of Primary Industries on cattle breeding and reproduction.
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• Angora Rabbits - A potential new industry for Australia
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation written by AC Schlink and SM Liu of CSIRO Livestock published in April 2003. The study assesses the potential for the re-establishment of an angora fibre industry in Australia.
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• NSW Department of Primary Industries - Dairy cattle
  Collection of resources published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Topics covered include: feeding and nutrition, health and disease, breeding and selection, dairy facilities, and dairy industry research.
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• Information Notes: Goats
  Series of Notes published by the Victorian Government Department of Primary Industries. Notes are divided into subjects including: breeds, diseases and health, feeding and nutrition, reproduction and breeding, fibre and meat production and welfare
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• The Shelter Workers' Guide to Pigs
  A 32 page booklet published by PIGS, a sanctuary, a shelter and rescue centre for pigs. The book provides practical information on the housing, feeding, transportation, and health care of pigs.
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• NSW Department of Primary Industries - Beef cattle
  Collection of resources published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Topics covered include: feeding and nutrition, health and disease, breeding and selection, yards and equipment, and husbandry and management.
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• Emu farming
  This article is written by Peter O'Malley, Senior Research Officer, Agriculture Western Australia. It is a chapter from a book The new rural industries: a handbook for farmers and investors edited by Keith Hyde and published by the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC). It covers several aspects of emu farming in Australia including breeds, husbandry and production requirements.
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• 8th Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery
  Published on the web by IVIS, these are the Proceedings of the 8th Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery, held on December 16-18th 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland. The full text of papers presented is published. Papers are divided into two broad categories of digestive pathology and tricks and techniques in the practice. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
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• Development of a sustainable camel industry
  A compilation of two reports for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Part 1 – Western Australia by Kevin Ellard, Agriculture Western Australia. Part 2 – Northern Territory by Peter Seidel, Arid Zone Research Institute. Published in February 2000.
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• DeerNet
  The DeerNet website is part of the Wildlife Productivity and Management Program at the University of Alberta (Canada) co-ordinated by Robert J. Hudson, Professor of Wildlife Productivity & Management. The website publishes the results of its research and a collection of articles covering a range of deer related subjects.
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• Meat Goats: Extension Animal Husbandry
  Published by theNorth Carolina State University cooperative Extension this website contains a number of fact sheets in .pdf format covering various aspects of meat goat farming. Subjects covered include: marketing and economics, management, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
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• Information Resources on the South American Camelids: Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas 1943-2003
  Compiled by Jean Larson, of the Animal Welfare Information Center, USA, this site is a compilation of South American Camelid information resources. The list includes both books and articles and addresses issues such as nutrition and health care needs, reproduction, behavior, physiology, diseases and veterinary care of the South American Camelids.
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• Calf Notes.com
  Created by Dr. Jim Quigley, this website publishes information on raising young dairy calves. There are sections on housing, feeding, weaning, and health management.
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• Farmed rabbits in Australia
  Report published in 2003 written by Dr Sandra J Eady as part of Crusader®, a research and development project conducted by CSIRO Livestock Industries with financial support from Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation to support the emerging farmed rabbit meat industry in Australia.
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• Beef Research and Education Program
  Published by the College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky. This website publishes a collection of resources on beef cattle.
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• Ferrets as Laboratory Animals: A Bibliography
  Compiled by Karen J. Clingerman, National Agricultural Library Animal Welfare Information Center, James G. Fox and Marian Walke, from the Division of Comparative Medicine the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this bibliography lists selected literature citations on the ferret and its use in biomedical research. Topics include: ferret physiology, care and handling, and use in biomedical research. The document is intended to be a reference tool for individuals involved in the care or use of ferrets in the laboratory setting.
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• Swine research and education
  Published by the College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky. This website publishes a collection of resources on pigs.
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• Fourth International Congress on Yak, 2004
  Published on the web by IVIS. Provides the full text of papers presented at the Fourth International Congress on Yak, 2004 - Chengdu, China. Users need to register with IVIS to access materials. Registration is free.
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• Emu Bibliography
  Compiled by Ken Ladd, Associate Director, University of Saskatchewan Library, this website is an extensive bibliography citing articles and books covering all aspects emus. Keywords and abstracts are often provided. Subjects covered include anatomy, physiology, reproduction, diseases and medical treatment of emus.
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• Training and Fitness in Athletic Horses
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by David L. Evans, Department of Animal Science, University of Sydney
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• Alpaca Fact Sheets
  Collection of Fact Sheets published by the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Resources. Topics covered include breeding, management and health, and fibre shearing and preparation.
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• University of Kentucky Department of Animal Sciences - Dairy Nutrition Publications
  This site contains links to over 80 full-text articles on dairy nutrition published by the Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, USA. All documents are available in .pdf format. The articles have been divided into the following broad categories: milking cows, dry cows, calves, and heifers. The site also links to an extensive collection of forage research publications.
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• AUSVETPLAN: Disease strategies
  "AUSVETPLAN is a series of technical response plans that describe the proposed Australian approach to an exotic disease incursion". These are published for a series of diseases on the Animal Health Australia website. The plans provide details of the nature of the disease and principles of control and eradication.
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• The Science and Ethics Behind Animal Well-Being Assessment
  Published by the US Department of Agriculture. Full text of proceedings of a conference held on May 28, 2003 in Washington D.C. as part of the Future Trends in Animal Agriculture project.
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• Missouri dairymen's resource guide
  Collection of resources compiled by the University of Missouri Extension. Categories include: herd management, feeds and nutrition, health and reproduction, milk quality, and grazing.
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• Historical livestock gallery
  Hosted by Massey University, New Zealand, this website is a collection of images primarily from the collection of Dr F.W. Dry - a foundation lecturer at Massey Agricultural College - as it was then called. There are six sheep photo galleries as well as a wool gallery.
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• OSU Factsheets - Beef cattle
  Collection of factsheets published by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University. Topics covered include: nutrition, livestock management, meat production, and diseases
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• NetVet: Ferrets
  This information gateway contains numerous links to ferret sites on the web. The sites are categorised under the following broad headings: breeders, rescue shelters and associations.
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• OSU Factsheets - Swine
  Collection of factsheets published by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University. Topic covered include: nutrition, reproduction, management, and meat production.
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• NetVet's Cow Page
  This information gateway, part of the larger NetVet site, consists of a large collection of useful links to resources pertaining to cattle, the dairy and beef industry and relevant organisations and authorities.
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• Deer Industry New Zealand
  "Deer Industry New Zealand is responsible for promoting and assisting with the orderly development of the deer industry. Deer Industry New Zealand has a worldwide co-ordination role through research and promotion of quality products derived from deer - especially venison and velvet".
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• NetVet - Horses
  This information gateway contains links to a variety of horse related sites on the web. The site lists links according to the following groupings: general, health, breeds, sport, commercial, and other.
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• University of Wisconsin Forage Research Articles
  Part of the University\\\\\\\'s Forage Research and Extension site, this page contains links to a series of full-text articles on forages, grazing, and silage storage.
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• Dairy Cattle Feeding and Nutrition
  Produced by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture, this site contains links to a series of full-text resources on dairy cattle nutrition. The majority of the documents are in .pdf format only.
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• Animal welfare in Australia
  Collection of resources on animal welfare issues published by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry. Includes National Policy Statements on Animal Welfare, and Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock.
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• Dairy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC)
  The Dairy Cooperative Research Centre provides dairy farmers, processors and manufacturers with access to advanced technologies and products. The site provides details of the centre´s research and education projects and publications.
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• The New Rural Industries: Goat chapters
  This book was edited by Keith Hyde and published by the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC). There are several chapters on goat production written by Bruce McGregor. These are: Cashmere, Dairy goats and goat milk products, Goat meat, Mohair.
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• Sheep Resources
  Complied by the Animal Science Department of Oklahoma State University. Links to information on breeds and selection, diseases, pests, nutrition and feeding, production and husbandry, reproduction and wool.
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• TAMU: Beef Cattle Resources
  Published by the Texas A&M University Animal Science Extension Program Unit, USA. This site offers full text access to a number of short articles on a range of subjects relating to beef cattle, including: breeds, beef quality, general management, genetics and selection, health, nutrition, forages and reproduction.
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• Benchmarks for new animal products: emu & ostrich production
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by David Michael.
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• Western Australian Department of Agriculture - Pigs
  Collection of resources published by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture. Topics covered include: health, nutrition, biosecurity, and management.
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• Housing, Husbandry, Care & Welfare of Selected Birds
  Published by the US Department of Agriculture in February 2004. This publication is No. 26 in the Animal Welfare Information Center Resource Series. The site provides an expansive bibliography of avian publications, including websites.
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• Deer Research Program
  The Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) deer research program page. Includes research, publications and links to deer fact sheets from New Zealand\'s Pastoral Agricultural Research Institute
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• Dairy goat production
  Fact sheet published by Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension. Provides information on milk production, health, nutrition, housing and equipment, as well as sample budgets giving details of costs and returns.
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• Alpaca Research Foundation
  \"The Mission of the Alpaca Research Foundation is to encourage and support scientific research which benefits the North American alpaca industry, primarily in the areas of alpaca health, husbandry, genetics and fiber.\" The website publishes articles and papers resulting from the Foundation\'s research.
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• Artificial Insemination in Dairy Cattle
  This document is a fact sheet from the Dairy Production Guide, published by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The first page is an abstract of the document. Click on the PDF symbol in the top right-hand corner to open the full document in .pdf format.
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• Rabbit farming
  Agriculture Note published in 2002 by the Victorian Government Department of Primary Industries. Briefly examines factors involved in rabbit farming, including physical requirements, financial aspects and marketing.
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• Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - Dairy
  Collection of resources published by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. Features sections on the dairy industry, environmental management, feed production and utilisation, and health management.
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• goatworld.com
  An extensive US based website maintained by goat enthusiasts, Gary and Pamela Pfalzbot, with contributions from goat farmers, veterinarians and enthusiasts. There are sections on breeds, health, and nutrition. The site also features a drugs database, poisonous plants guide, and a latest news service.
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• Pig Index
  Collection of articles written by Dr Clive Dalton, an expert in animal production, and Dr Marjorie Orr, a veterinarian. The articles are published on lifestyleblock.co.nz a website for lifestyle farmers in New Zealand. Articles cover most aspects pig health and husbandry for small farmers.
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• Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - Beef
  Collection of resources published by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. Features sections on the beef industry, pastures, feedlots, nutrition, genetics, breeding, and health and welfare.
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• Raising emus and ostriches
  This website is compiled by Rebecca S. Thompson of the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is an extensive publication on all aspects of emu and ostrich farming with links to websites, databases and contacts. It also provides details of software and videos as well as an extensive bibliography. Areas covered include emu production, incubation and hatching, behaviour, transportation, nutritional requirements, and health issues.
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• Annual Meeting of the Italian Association of Equine Veterinarians - SIVE
  Published on the web by IVIS, these are the Proceedings of the 9th, 10th, and 11th Annual Meeting of the Italian Association of Equine Veterinarians. The full text of papers presented is published in both English and Italian in .pdf format. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
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• Australian camel racing: assessing international competitiveness
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by George R Wilson. Published October 1999.
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• Deer Publications
  This bibliography of deer resources is compiled and published by Massey University, New Zealand. It chronologically lists peer reviewed scientific papers, conference papers and theses.
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• Statewide Goat Program
  A series of articles published by the FAMU Statewide Goat Program at Florida A & M University. Subjects covered include: production practices, breeding, reproduction, herd health, and nutrition management.
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• Dairy Today
  Online journal aimed at American dairy producers published by AgWeb.com.
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• Rabbit farming - An evaluation of the Crusader R&D program
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation written by Jenny Gordon and David Garrett of the centre for International Economics. Published in February 2004.
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• Beef Today
  An online journal from AgWeb.com. This journal is aimed primarily at US beef producers, and covers industry news, personalities, management and practices.
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• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress Proceedings
  The World Small Animal Veterinary Association's membership is made up of veterinary organisations from all over the world concerned with small companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs and ferrets. Each year an Annual WSAVA World Congress is held under the auspices of the WSAVA. Congress proceedings cover a wide range of small animal medicine topics and are available for 2001-2005.
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• Swine Production
  Created by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, this web site covers swine production in the U.S., swine biology, and swine facilities. It also features a glossary of swine terms, quizzes, slide sets and references.
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• Third International Congress on Yak, Lhasa, Tibet 2000.
  Published on the web by IVIS. Provides the full text of papers presented at Third International Congress on Yak, Lhasa, Tibet 2000. Users need to register with IVIS to access materials. Registration is free.
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• Ratite database
  Compiled by Ken Ladd, Associate Director, University of Saskatchewan Library, this is a fully searchable database which indexes papers, journal articles and conference proceedings published on ratites. The database can be searched by author, title, or keyword.
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• JES: Journal of Equine Science
  An online journal published quarterly by the Japanese Society of Equine Science. The journal archives are searchable by author and keyword as a simple search. An advanced search function is also available.
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• Co-grazing cattle and camels
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Andrew Phillips, Dr Jürgen Heucke, Dr Birgit Dörges, and Greg O\'Reilly published June 2001.
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• Nutrient requirements of dairy cattle
  Produced by the Subcommittee on Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, National Research Council. This publication looks at the use of new technologies and information in the field of dairy cattle nutrition.
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• AHA: Johne's Disease
  Part of the Animal Health Australia website. The site gives information about the diagnosis, management and control of Johne's disease and details of Johne's disease control programs in Australia. These include the National Ovine Johne's Disease Control and Evaluation Program (NOJDP) and Market assurance Programs (MAPS)
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• Information Resources on Swine Housing, Care and Welfare
  Resource compiled and edited by Cynthia P. Smith, M.S. and published by the Animal Welfare Information Center U. S. Department of Agriculture in May 2003. A comprehensive listing of training materials, books, proceedings and website resources as well as an extensive bibliography.
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• Dairy
  This site is produced by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska and contains information sheets on dairy cattle.
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• The Rabbit - husbandry, health and production
  Full text of a book published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN in 1997. Includes detailed chapters on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, pathology, diseases, and housing. The book includes, diagrams, tables, and charts
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• Beef care practices
  Beef cattle production information published by the University of California Cooperative Extension. Topics covered include nutrition, reproduction, behaviour and care and management practices.
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• Ferret Central
  Maintained by ferret enthusiast Pam Greene, a PhD student at the Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, this site is a collection of links to ferret information on the web. The site includes: ferret FAQ's, organisations and further web references.
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• Swine Publications
  Published by the Texas A&M University Animal Science Extension Program Unit, this site offers full text access to a number of short articles. Subject areas covered by the articles include: diseases, reproduction, and carcass quality.
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• Livestock Library
  This project was developed and funded by the CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies and the Australian Sheep Industry CRC and funded by Australian Wool Innovation Limited. Provides access to beef and sheep industry journal articles, conference proceedings, factsheets and Beef CRC publications. Resources can be searched by Author, Title, or Keyword.
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• NetVet's Dog Page
  This information gateway, part of the larger NetVet site, contains a large collection of links to resources pertaining to dogs. The links are organised into very broad headings including: pets/breeds, other canines and commercial.
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• Equine Science Resources
  Published by The Texas A&M University, Animal Science Extension Program Unit, this site offers access to a variety of short full-text articles on a range of subjects.
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• Australian Alpaca Association
  This site includes information about alpacas and their breeding, factsheets on nutrition and reproduction, press releases and links to other alpaca sites.
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• Feeding Dairy Cows
  Online manual published by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries. Includes chapters nutrient requirements, how the rumen works, feeds, pastures, and supplements.
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• Alternative Farming - an annotated database
  Database compiled by Annie Reinhardt of the Animal Welfare Institute, Washington. It provides "published and online information for farmers, consumers, students, and educators who are concerned about factory farming and are seeking for humane alternatives" and includes information on various sustainable systems of livestock production.
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• Dairy Cattle Resources
  Published by the Texas A&M University Animal Science Extension Program Unit, USA. This site offers full text access to a number of short articles on a range of subjects relating to dairy cattle, including: reproduction, nutrition, genetic evaluation, mastitis and herd health.
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• International Goat Association. Conference Proceedings.
  Published by the International Goat Association, this website gives the full text of papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Goats, Tours, France, 2000 and the 8th International Conference on Goats Pretoria, South Africa, 2004. Papers are authored by international experts and cover a wide range of subjects including: nutrition and feeding, pathology, genetics, milk and meat production, disease and parasite control.
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• OSU Factsheets - Sheep
  Collection of factsheets published by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University. Topics covered include: reproduction, nutrition, diseases, and herd management.
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• National Animal Health Monitoring System: Beef Cow-Calf Studies
  "National Animal Health Monitoring System beef cow-calf studies provide information on animal health and health management practices on U.S. cow-calf operations, including research on animal health concerns identified by producers, industry allies, Federal and State agencies, and researchers". Topics covered include heard health management and disease control, salmonella, and reproductive technolgy. Includes results of Beef '97, an extensive study of beef cattle health in the US.
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• Emu products: increasing production and profitability
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Part A by P O’Malley. Parts B and C by P O’Malley and JM Snowden, Agriculture Western Australia.
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• NSW Agriculture: Pigs
  This website features several notes in .pdf format on pig production published by Agriculture NSW. Some of the topics include: health and disease, breeds, nutrition, and husbandry.
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• International Aviculturists Society
  The International Aviculturists Society (IAS) is an international non-profit organisation which aims to \"protect, preserve, and enhance the keeping and breeding of all exotic birds through educational programs, cooperative breeding programs and the funding of avian research and avian conservation programs\". This Web site provides access to scientific articles on topics such as proventricular dilatation disease, prevention of avian polyomavirus infection, and psittacine beak and feather disease. Information is provided on conservation projects funded, IAS conference proceedings and membership information.
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• Deer Industry Association of Australia
  Published by the National Wildlife Health Center, US Geological Survey. Gives a brief introduction to CWD as well as links to fact sheets, bibliographies and other resources.
  [13-02-2007]
• RIRDC: Rare Natural Fibres Research Reports
  Collection of reports published by the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation covering research into cashmere and mohair production in Australia. Some examples are: Properties and Performance of Goat Fibre Australian Goat Fibre Improvement Research Increasing Production of Mohair and Cashmere Sought by Processors Developing Faure Island Goats for Long Stapled Cashmere The Economics of a Commercial Angora Goat Enterprise
  [13-02-2007]
• Index For Health, Care, & Management For Llamas
  Part of the Shagbark Ridge Llamas website. This section contains brief notes on llama heath issues as well as links to articles written by veterinarians
  [13-02-2007]
• Publications and Articles on Genetics and Breeding
  This page is hosted by Purdue University, USA. It provides links to a number of articles on breeding, genetics and artificial insemination in cattle.
  [13-02-2007]
• Farming meat rabbits in NSW
  Factsheet written by Graham Taylor and Ian Kruger and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries brief overview of the meat rabbit industry in Australia and the requirements for the farming of meat rabbits in NSW.
  [13-02-2007]
• WA department of Agriculture - Dairy cattle
  Collection of resources published by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture. Topics covered include: breeding, genetics and husbandry, grazing management, health, milk and milk products, and nutrition.
  [13-02-2007]
• National goat handbook
  Published by the University of Maryland this comprehensive book covers most aspects of goat farming. It includes chapters on meat goats, dairy goats, angoras, nutritional requirements, diseases, herd health, breeding, genetics, and anatomy.
  [13-02-2007]
• Aussie-Pork-Net List
  An Australian Pig Industry discussion list.Instructions are available for joining and leaving the list. The list is archived back to 1997.
  [13-02-2007]
• WA department of Agriculture - Beef cattle
  Collection of resources published by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture. Topics covered include: breeding, genetics and husbandry, grazing management, health, meat, and nutrition.
  [13-02-2007]
• Raising ratites: ostriches, emu, and rheas
  This is an article by J.C. Hermes, Extension Poultry Specialist, Oregon State University and is a general introduction to emus and other ratites covering subjects such as reproduction, brooding, and nutrition. The article is in .pdf format.
  [13-02-2007]
• Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series
  The Havemeyer Foundation is a "private foundation that conducts scientific research to improve the general health and welfare of horses". The Monograph Series publishes proceedings from workshops, symposia and meetings in the areas of equine reproduction, behaviour, and infectious diseases. Full text of papers is made feely available online.
  [13-02-2007]
• Alpaca Association New Zealand
  The Alpaca Association New Zealand website features information on alpaca diseases and conditions, reproduction, and toxic grasses.
  [13-02-2007]
• Deer & Elk
  Published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Government of Ontario, Canada, this website is an extensive listing of links to websites on the subject of deer and elk. It categorises the links under headings such as animal welfare, general deer and elk sites, health, and statistics.
  [13-02-2007]
• Meat goat production
  Fact sheet written by Clair Engle et al and published by Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension. Provides information on breeding and selection, pasture management, fencing, and budgeting.
  [13-02-2007]
• Breeds of livestock - Cattle
  Compiled by the Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University. An alphabetical listing of cattle breeds with brief notes and images
  [13-02-2007]
• Australian farmed rabbit
  Report published in 1999 written by Max Foster for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Aims at providing a guide to investors, researchers and policy makers on the nature and economic prospects of a farmed rabbit industry in Australia.
  [13-02-2007]
• Canadian Cattlemen's Association - Factsheets
  Collection of factsheets covering various aspects of beef cattle production. Subjects covered include diseases, use of antibiotics, genetic modification, and hormonal growth promotants.
  [13-02-2007]
• sheepandgoat.com
  Extensive website maintained by Susan Schoenian, a sheep and goat producer and University of Maryland Extension Agent. The site is divided into sections including: breeding and genetics, diseases, feeding and nutrition, parasites, and reproduction.
  [13-02-2007]
• Potbellied Pig FAQ's and Information Page
  Published by Pigs4Ever.com a US based group of pig enthusiasts and owners offering pig rescue and adoption services. The FAQ section of the website provides information on diet, housing, health care, and behaviour.
  [13-02-2007]
• Historical livestock gallery
  Hosted by Massey University, New Zealand, this website is a collection of images primarily from the collection of Dr F.W. Dry - a foundation lecturer at Massey Agricultural College - as it was then called. There are two galleries of cattle images, many of them dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  [13-02-2007]
• Ratites - Emus and ostriches
  This website is a series of DPI Notes published by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries covering many practical aspects of emu farming. Subjects covered include: setting up a farm, breeding, brooding, catching and handling emus, nutrition, and diseases such as aspergillosis and salmonellosis.
  [13-02-2007]
• Veterinary Care of Donkeys
  Electronic book edited by P. Lekeux, DVM PhD and published by International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS), Ithaca NY 2004. Includes chapters covering anaesthesia, genetics, and echocardiographic reference values, with more chapters being added. Users must register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free.
  [13-02-2007]
• Assessing the potential for a commercial camel industry in Western Australia
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Leah McCloy and Peter Rowe. Published August 2000.
  [13-02-2007]
• Nitrates in Dairy Rations
  An Ohio State University fact sheet. This sheet covers nitrate level analysis and feeding advice.
  [13-02-2007]
• Meat and offal yields of goats
  Agriculture Note written by Bruce McGregor and published by the Victorian Government Department of Primary Industries in May 2002. Gives details of the body components of a live goat, determining how much saleable meat is on a goat, and carcass meat yields. Contains several charts and tables and is in .pdf format.
  [13-02-2007]
• Proceedings: Standards for Food Animal Production: Status, Well-Being, and Social Responsibility
  Published by the US Department of Agriculture. Full text of proceedings of a conference held on September 18, 2002 in Washington D.C. as part of the Future Trends in Animal Agriculture project.
  [13-02-2007]
• Australian Camel - Information
  This website hosted by Explore the Outback provides links to a large collection of sites dealing with various aspects of camel biology, health, husbandry, training and handling.
  [13-02-2007]
• Dairy cattle research and education
  Published by the College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky. This website publishes a collection of resources on dairy cattle.
  [13-02-2007]
• Rabbit References
  Part of Charky and Ash's Website created by rabbit enthusiasts Cristina Forbes and Craig Mattocks. A very extensive collection of links to articles and web pages covering most aspects of rabbit care, handling, nutrition, and health. Many of the articles linked to are written by veterinarians and other health professionals while others are written by rabbit hobbyists.
  [13-02-2007]
• Information Resources on the Care and Welfare of Beef Cattle
  Published by the US Department of Agriculture in June 2004. This publication is No. 24 in the Animal Welfare Information Center Resource Series. The site provides an expansive bibliography on beef cattle publications as well as a list of web resources.
  [13-02-2007]
• Critical Ferret References
  Website maitained by the International Ferret Congress features links to sites concerned with ferret care, behaviour, health and nutrition.
  [13-02-2007]
• Swine: of pigs and man
  Published by the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine at Iowa State University. A very comprehensive and practical website covering the anatomy, health, care, maintenance, behaviour and farming of pigs.
  [13-02-2007]
• World Buiatrics Congress, Quebec, Canada, 2004.
  Published on the web by IVIS this site provides abstracts of papers presented at the World Buiatrics Congress, Quebec, Canada, July 11-16, 2004. Also provides the full text of selected papers presented at this conference. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
  [13-02-2007]
• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress Proceedings
  WSAVA Congress proceedings cover a wide range of small animal medicine topics and are available for the years: 2001- 2005.
  [13-02-2007]
• Equine Information Resources
  Published by the College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky. This website publishes a collection of resources on horses.
  [13-02-2007]
• The quality and processing performance of alpaca fibres
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation written by Xungai Wang, Lijing Wang and Xiu Liu in November 2003.
  [13-02-2007]
• Nutrient requirements of beef cattle
  Produced by the Subcommittee on Beef Cattle Nutrition of the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, USA, and published by the National Academy Press, USA, this full text report was updated in 2000 and is freely available online. The online version has a linked contents page, a chapter selector and a page selector feature.
  [13-02-2007]
• Alternatives to Intensive Confinement Systems for Farm Animals: An Annotated Bibliography
  Bibliography compiled by the Animal Welfare Institute and provides "practical published information for farmers, consumers, students, and educators who are concerned about factory farming and are seeking for alternatives". Many of the references are to online articles that are freely available.
  [13-02-2007]
• OSU Factsheets - Dairy cattle
  Collection of factsheets published by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University.
  [13-02-2007]
• Sheep and Goat Publications
  Series of articles published by the Department of Animal Science at Texas A & M University. Subjects covered include: nutrition, parasite control, and diseases.
  [13-02-2007]
• Sheep and Goat Publications.
  Published by The Texas A&M University Animal Science Extension Program Unit, USA, this site offers full text access to a number of short articles on sheep and goats. Subject covered include: anatomy, nutrition, and diseases.
  [13-02-2007]
• National Animal Health Monitoring System: Beef Feedlot Studies
  "NAHMS Beef Feedlot studies provide information on the health of the Nation's feedlot-cattle population and health management practices of U.S. feedlot operations, including information on animal health issues identified by the feedlot industry, Federal and State agencies, and researchers". Topics include biosecurity, salmonella, respiratory disease, water quality and injection practices.
  [13-02-2007]
• Emu processing and product development
  Report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Paul Frapple, Peter O’Malley, Dr John Snowden and Ruth Hagan
  [13-02-2007]
• SARDI - Pigs
  The South Australian Research and Development Institute conducts research and development into the food, fibre, and biosciences industries. This page on pigs includes sections on nutrition, housing, health, welfare, meat hygiene, and quality assurance.
  [13-02-2007]
• Max's House - S.T.A.R.T. II Save The Animals Rescue Team
  Max\'s House is the home of S.T.A.R.T. II, \"a nonprofit, humane organization dedicated to alleviating the plight of thousands of homeless and abandoned cats and dogs\". The site hosts a large collection of articles written by veterinarians, and other experts in the field, covering all aspects of feline care and medicine.
  [13-02-2007]
• Deer Specialist Group
  The DSG is auspiced by the Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Clemente Estable and Facultad de Ciencias de la Universidad de la República Oriental del Uruguay. Their mission is to "contribute to the biodiversity conservation through the improvement of the welfare of viable deer populations in the world." This site provides a newsletter and online papers, deer biology information and a description of threats to deer populations.
  [13-02-2007]
• Australian goat leather
  Agfact written by NSW Agriculture senior research scientist P. J Holst published in 2003. Looks at different types of goats in Australia in relation to leather production and factors affecting the quality of skins. Includes images and in .pdf format.
  [13-02-2007]
• Camelid Research Program - Health topics
  The homepage of the Camelid Research Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University. This site features links to full-text articles on health related issues in camelids.
  [13-02-2007]
• Information on breeding technologies
  This page provides a series of articles about the technology of artificial breeding and insemination. Some of the articles are taken from the book \\\"Cattle Breeding Technologies\\\" by Genetics Australia, 1996. The page is hosted by Genetics Australia.
  [13-02-2007]
• RSPCA Australia: Policies and position papers
  A collection of policies and position papers published by RSPCA Australia. Topics covered include: companion animals, farm animals, live export, humane killing, research and experimentation, and wildlife.
  [13-02-2007]
• National Animal Health Monitoring System: Dairy studies
  "National Animal Health Monitoring System Dairy studies provide information on health and health management practices on U.S. dairy operations, as well as information on animal health concerns identified by producers, industry allies, Federal and State agencies, and researchers". Includes results of Dairy 2002 an extensive study of the US dairy industry.
  [13-02-2007]
• E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research
  The E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research is part of the Agricultural Research and Extension Program at Langston University, Oklahoma. Its website gives details of research and extension activities. It includes factsheets covering various aspects of goat farming, a database of abstracts of published scientific papers, web based training modules covering reproduction, genetics, and parasites.
  [13-02-2007]
• Sheep Health & Production
  A course for Veterinary Science V students produced by KA Abbott and WMC Maxwell, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. Topics covered include farm management, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and diseases.
  [13-02-2007]
• Northern Territory: Beef Cattle
  Published by the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines. A collection of articles covering health, management, welfare, breeding, and transportation.
  [13-02-2007]
• Emu production
  This is an article written by Dr. Joan S. Jefferey, Extension Veterinarian, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System and is an introduction to all aspects of emu production including reproduction, nutrition, health, facilities and management. The article is in .pdf format
  [13-02-2007]
• Horses and Mules publications
  Collection of articles published by the University of Missouri Extension. Subjects covered include anatomy, hoof care, diseases, nutrition, and reproduction.
  [13-02-2007]
• NetVet - Birds
  This information gateway is part of the larger NetVet site. The page consists of a series of links organised under the following broad headings: poultry, pet birds, other birds, and commercial.
  [13-02-2007]
• Deer Research Reports
  This web page provides a list of links to reports published by the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC). Some of the topics covered include the Australian deer industry, slaughter, venison, antler velvet, and marketing. Most of the papers are in .pdf format.
  [13-02-2007]
• Dairy goat manual
  Full text of a report authored by Arthur Stubbs and Gaille Abud for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation in April 2002. The report covers breed selection, milking premises requirements, nutritional needs, herd improvement and health problems. The report is in .pdf format.
  [13-02-2007]
• BREEDPLAN
  BREEDPLAN is the Australian and international beef cattle performance recording and evaluation scheme. BREEDPLAN uses a computer-aided system (called BreedObject) for estimating the breeding values of cattle. Produced by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture, this site provides links to a series of practical exercises on cattle breeding using this PC software tool.
  [13-02-2007]
• Farming European Brown Hare
  Report published in 2000 written by by Lynelle Tume for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. The report investigates the feasibility of establishing a hare farming operation in Australia.
  [13-02-2007]
• Agriculture Notes - Dairy
  Collection of Agriculture Notes published by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries. Subject areas covered include: diseases and health, milking, feeding and nutrition, and reproduction and breeding.
  [13-02-2007]
• NSW Dept of Primary Industries - Goats
  Collection of articles published by the NSW Dept of Primary Industries. Topics covered include: breeds, health, and management and production.
  [13-02-2007]
• Pot bellied pigs
  Collection of articles written by veterinarian and exotic pet enthusiast, Lianne McLeod, and published by about.com. Articles cover feeding, house training pigs, and care of baby pigs. There are also links to other pig sites.
  [13-02-2007]
• Agriculture Notes - Beef
  Collection of Agriculture Notes published by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries. Subject areas covered include: breeds, diseases and health, feeding and nutrition, drought, and reproduction.
  [13-02-2007]
• Emu Farming Reproductive Technology
  Report written by Irek Malecki and Graeme Martin in March 2000 for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. The report discusses establishing a basis for development of reproductive technology for the emu industry so as to achieve efficiency of production and accelerate genetic progress.
  [13-02-2007]
• Proceedings: Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
  Published on the web by IVIS, these are the Proceedings of the 43rd (1997) to the 51st (2005) Annual Conventions of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The full text of papers presented is published in .pdf format. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
  [13-02-2007]
• Marketing analysis and plan for the camel industry
  A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation by Ms Bronwyn Warfield, DPI Queensland & Lynelle Tume, FoodScape Pty Ltd. Published in February 2000.
  [13-02-2007]
• Forages for Dairy Cattle
  An Ohio State University fact sheet. This sheet covers forage quality measurement, factors affecting forage quality, harvest and storage of forages, and details of forage crops.
  [13-02-2007]
• Meat goat production and marketing handbook
  Published by Clemson University, South Carolina this book covers many aspects of meat goat production and marketing. Topics covered include: breeding plans, reproductive management, feeding programs, disease and parasite management, and consumer issues.
  [13-02-2007]
• Historical livestock gallery
  Hosted by Massey University, New Zealand, this website is a collection of images primarily from the collection of Dr F.W. Dry - a foundation lecturer at Massey Agricultural College - as it was then called.
  [13-02-2007]
• Information Resources on Old World Camels: Arabian and Bactrian 1941-2004
  Compiled by Jean Larson, of the Animal Welfare Information Center, USA, this site is a compilation of old world camel information resources and is designed to address the need to understand their nutrition and health care needs, reproduction, behavior, physiology, diseases, veterinary care and responses to new climates.
  [13-02-2007]
• Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development
  The Babcock Institute is aligned with the University of Wisconsin. Its aim is to help increase the competitiveness of the dairy industry. The website features areas devoted to recent publications dealing with topical dairy research, the Institute's current research agenda, outreach projects, and educational tools.
  [13-02-2007]
• Crusader Meat Rabbit Project
  Published by the CSIRO, this website provides details of the Crusader® project, a research and development project conducted by CSIRO Livestock Industries to support the emerging farmed rabbit meat industry in Australia. Includes articles on equipment, slaughter facilities, disease resistance, and a discussion of which breeds of rabbit are best suited to farming.
  [13-02-2007]
• Beef/Cattle Extension Program
  Published by Montana State University. Presents a large collection of articles covering animal health, quality assurance, nutrition, reproduction, drought and water.
  [13-02-2007]
• Information Resources on Ferrets September 1991 - July 2002
  Published by the US Department of Agriculture in July 2002. This publication is No. 15 in the Animal Welfare Information Center Resource Series. The site provides an expansive bibliography on ferret publications as well as a list of web resources
  [13-02-2007]
• Swine care practices
  Pig production information published by the University of California Cooperative Extension. Topics covered include care and management, feeding and nutrition, housing, and health.
  [13-02-2007]
• Journal of Range Management
  Hosted by the University of Arizona Library, this site is the full-text archives of the Journal of Range Management from 1948 to 1998. More recent years are also being added over time. Adobe acrobat is required to view the full-text articles.
  [13-02-2007]
• Digital Dog
  This site contains basic information on dogs, dog behaviour and dog breeds. It includes advice about choosing pet dogs based on breed.
  [13-02-2007]
• Minimising aggressive behaviour between pigs confined in intensive production systems
  Debney, Sally-Anne, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Minimising aggressive behaviour between pigs confined in intensive production systems. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2005.
  [28-02-2007]
• Human-animal relationships and productivity on the farm
  Parsons, Belinda, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. Human-animal relationships and productivity on the farm.
  [28-02-2007]
• Recent Research into Animal Welfare Issues Concerning Routine Surgical Procedures Associated with Cattle Production Systems
  Adby, Natalie, 2006
  Recent Research into Animal Welfare Issues Concerning Routine Surgical Procedures Associated with Cattle Production Systems
  [28-02-2007]
• Improving the welfare of artificially-reared dairy calves by modelling rearing practices on natural calf behaviour with conspecifics
  Mitchell, Tamira Jennifer, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Improving the welfare of artificially-reared dairy calves by modelling rearing practices on natural calf behaviour with conspecifics. Wally McGreevy Prize Winner 2004.
  [28-02-2007]
• Dominance hierarchy issues associated with group-housing of pigs
  Tolhurst, Michelle, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Dominance hierarchy issues associated with group-housing of pigs
  [28-02-2007]
• A life of luxury? The welfare of laying-hens in furnished-cages
  Leong, Matthew, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. A life of luxury? The welfare of laying-hens in furnished-cages.
  [28-02-2007]
• Research in the welfare of broiler poultry
  Shaw, Lynda, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Research in the welfare of broiler poultry.
  [28-02-2007]
• Feather pecking in laying hens, is selected breeding the answer?
  Goldsmith, Katrina, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. Feather pecking in laying hens, is selected breeding the answer?
  [28-02-2007]
• Housing dairy cows
  Patterson, Kate, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. Housing dairy cows.
  [28-02-2007]
• The effect of housing on sow and piglet welfare
  Arnott, Elizabeth, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. The effect of housing on sow and piglet welfare.
  [28-02-2007]
• Harmful Social Behaviours in Pigs – Is Environmental Enrichment the Solution?
  Moss, Catherine, 2006
  Animal welfare essay. Harmful Social Behaviours in Pigs – Is Environmental Enrichment the Solution?
  [28-02-2007]
• Leading sheep to slaughter: religious versus non-religious slaughter methods
  Nandha, Karishma, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Leading sheep to slaughter: religious versus non-religious slaughter methods
  [28-02-2007]
• Feather pecking in laying hens
  Wan, Yuen Ting Marcia, 2002
  Animal welfare essay. Feather pecking in laying hens
  [28-02-2007]
• Mulesing - what are the alternatives?
  Lloyd, Adele, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Mulesing - what are the alternatives?
  [28-02-2007]
• Environmental enrichment for pigs
  Shaw, Tania, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Environmental enrichment for pigs
  [28-02-2007]
• Equine learning
  Graham, Kathleen, 2003
  Animal welfare essay. Equine learning.
  [28-02-2007]
• The effects of road transportation on cattle and calves
  Philipzen, Rosemary, 2000
  Animal welfare essay. The effects of road transportation on cattle and calves
  [28-02-2007]
• The effect of behaviour, handling and attitude of stockpeople on the welfare and productivity of pigs in intensively housed systems.
  Bamford, Madeleine, 2003
  Animal welfare essay. The effect of behaviour, handling and attitude of stockpeople on the welfare and productivity of pigs in intensively housed systems.
  [28-02-2007]
• Minimisation of pain in cattle castration with respect to method, age and pain relief
  Rajkumar, Dharshinee, 2006
  Animal welfare essay. Minimisation of pain in cattle castration with respect to method, age and pain relief.
  [28-02-2007]
• Factors influencing feather pecking and cannibalism in laying hens
  Nedved, Lucie, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. Factors influencing feather pecking and cannibalism in laying hens
  [28-02-2007]
• Advances in Dairy Cattle Welfare Assessment
  Shortridge, Heather, 2006
  Animal welfare essay. Advances in Dairy Cattle Welfare Assessment
  [28-02-2007]
• Environmental enrichment and its applications in broiler welfare
  Maguire, Patrick, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Environmental enrichment and its applications in broiler welfare
  [28-02-2007]
• Minimisation of heat stress to improve the welfare of feedlot cattle
  Shirlow, Gwen, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Minimisation of heat stress to improve the welfare of feedlot cattle.
  [28-02-2007]
• Techniques to improve when castrating, tail docking and mulesing lambs
  Lai, Vanessa, 2000
  Animal welfare essay. Techniques to improve when castrating, tail docking and mulesing lambs.
  [28-02-2007]
• The effects of indoor vs outdoor housing on pig welfare
  Phillips, Karen, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. The effects of indoor vs outdoor housing on pig welfare
  [28-02-2007]
• Intensive dairy systems: health implications of confined housing and the influence of stress management on welfare
  Biasutti, Sara, 2005
  Animal welfare essays. Intensive dairy systems: health implications of confined housing and the influence of stress management on welfare
  [28-02-2007]
• The search for an alternative to mulesing: 2010 and beyond
  Leary, Emma, 2006
  Animal welfare essays. The search for an alternative to mulesing: 2010 and beyond
  [28-02-2007]
• Short and long term consequences of age and group size in weaning on social development and interactions in pigs
  Nguyen, Toni, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Short and long term consequences of age and group size in weaning on social development and interactions in pigs
  [28-02-2007]
• Improving the housing of laying hens to enhance welfare
  Morton, Briar, 2006
  Animal welfare essay. Improving the housing of laying hens to enhance welfare.
  [28-02-2007]
• A hutch that rabbits want
  Maitz, Wendy, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. A hutch that rabbits want
  [28-02-2007]
• Tail docking and castration of lambs
  Simon, Amy, 2003
  Animal welfare essay. Tail docking and castration of lambs
  [28-02-2007]
• Behavioural responses to castration and tail docking in lambs
  Leeder, Damon, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Behavioural responses to castration and tail docking in lambs. MLA Sheep Prize Winner 2005
  [28-02-2007]
• Intensive housing of laying hens: a welfare issue
  Scheving, Anne, 2005
  Animal welfare essay. Intensive housing of laying hens: a welfare issue. RSPCA Australia Poultry Welfare Science Prize 2005
  [28-02-2007]
• Developments in the welfare of laying hens in caged and non-caged systems
  Deall, David, 2007
  Animal Welfare Essay: Developments in the welfare of laying hens in caged and non-caged systems
  [18-09-2007]
• CAB Abstracts via ISI Web of Knowledge (1910
  The place to start for agriculture, food and natural resources, covering local and international material.
  [25-01-2008]
• BIOSIS Previews via Web of Knowledge 1926-
  BIOSIS Previews replaces and contains Biological Abstracts BIOSIS contains 15 million records including citations to journal articles on biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, clinical and experimental medicine, biochemistry, biophysics, instrumentation and methods.
  [08-02-2008]
• ScienceDirect
  ScienceDirect is a Web database for scientific research in the life, physical, medical, technical, and social sciences available through the Internet.
  [08-02-2008]
• Medline via Ovid
  Contains bibliographic references and abstracts to articles in a range of languages on topics such as clinical medical information , biomedicine, including the allied health fields, veterinary biological and physical sciences.
  [08-02-2008]
• Medline via Web of Knowledge 1950-
  Contains citations to articles on topics such as clinical medicine, biomedicine, allied health, veterinary, biological and physical sciences.
  [13-02-2008]
• PubMed
  PubMed provides access to around 9 million records found in the PubMed database of bibliographic information, drawn primarily from MEDLINE and PreMEDLINE. In addition, for participating journals indexed \\\'selectively\\\' for MEDLINE, Pub Med includes all articles from that journal, not just those that are included in Medline.
  [13-02-2008]
• Web of Science via ISI Web of Knowledge
  One of the largest Science databases with good coverage of agriculture, food and natural resources. It also provides citation analysis of authors, journals and subject areas.
  [13-02-2008]
• Current Equine Housing Practices and the Importance of Social Enrichment
  Glasson, Emily, 2009
  Looks at current horse husbandry practices with an emphasis on social enrichment to enhance horse welfare.
  [22-10-2009]
• New Animal Products
  A report by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation on completed projects from 1999-2000. Includes some projects on the farming of emus.
  [10-11-2009]

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