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Goats & Sheep
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AgMRC: Lamb Wool 
 Annotated links to resources about the wool industry, with a focus on U.S. production (with some links to Australian, British, New Zealand industry information). Covers marketing, processing and manufacturing, sheep production, and businesses. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/livestock/lamb/wool.cfm Topics: Industries, Livestock Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Cashmere Goats
Overview of the production of cashmere from goats, with discussion of countries of production, selection of breeding stock, and maintenance tips. From the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative State Research Service, Office for Small-Scale Agriculture. http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/pubs/brochures/Cashmeregoats.html Topics: Livestock Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Outlook for a Small Farm Meat Goat Industry for California
This January 2005 research report looks at topics related to the status of the goat meat industry in California, including factors affecting consumption, goat meat production outlook, estimated potential demand, conditions in the state promoting goat meat consumption, and challenges to growth. Includes data on the goat industry and goat consumption in California and the U.S. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the University of California Small Farm Center, University of California, Davis. http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/goatmeatpub.pdf Topics: Livestock Last updated Dec 13, 2005 Spinners', Weavers' & Knitters' Housecleaning Pages
"This free site helps fiber enthusiasts recycle and locate spinning, knitting and weaving materials and equipment of all kinds, including fiber and fiber animals. Register and you can post your own ads and photos. " Those who are in the business of selling fibers and equipment are not allowed to post ads.There is also a section devoted to a description of a featured sheep breed, with past featured breed pages archived. http://www.kbbspin.org/ Topics: Crafts, Livestock Last updated May 20, 2007 Working Dogs Article Archives: Herding
Collection of articles about herding dogs and the German shepherd dog breeds. Topics include history of sheep-tending dogs, training techniques, competitions, and more. From Working Dogs Cyberzine. http://www.workingdogs.com/articles_herd.htm Topics: Animals, Disabilities, Livestock, Mammals, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 10, 2005 |
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