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American Society of Animal Science Information on membership, meetings and events, and publications plus animal science news. http://www.asas.org/

Animal Science Program at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center Conducts research and disseminate information through extension programs to assist Florida's livestock industry. http://www.imok.ufl.edu/animal_sci/

Behaviour of Livestock During Handling and Transport Recommndations and guidelines for holding facilities, handling practices, dealing with flighty breeds, trucking practices. http://www.grandin.com/behaviour/transport.html

Black Sheep Newsletter A quarterly publication for the sheep raiser and fiber enthusiast. http://www.blacksheepnewsletter.net/

Cattle Production and the Environment Slide show explaining the effects of beef and pork production on the environment. http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/manure/cattle/cattleprod/index.htm

Cornell Sheep Program Evaluates and disseminates information on management, nutrition, health, selection, and marketing strategies for highly productive sheep systems. http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/sheep/sheep.html

The Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University Provides research, education and extension expertise related to animal production, beef cattle, sheep, meat sciences and horses. http://ansci.colostate.edu/

Grass Growth and Response to Grazing Information about practices to help ensure that grazing livestock in Colorado harvest only part of the perennial forage crop to maintain the health and vigor of grasses. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06108.html

International Textile Center Research and development of Texas natural fibers: wool, cotton, cashmere and mohair. Texas Tech University. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itc/

Livestock Library at Oklahoma State University Contains resource links to online magazines, fairs and expos, market information, animal welfare, and related topics. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/library/

NCSU: Animal Science - Extension Animal Husbandry North Carolina State University information resources on animal nutrition and other aspects of animal husbandry for livestock animals. http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/eahmain.html

Production Medicine International Bruce M. OLCOTT, DVM is a consultant dedicated to helping agricultural producers in developing countries. Programs undertaken include swine, dairy, goat, sheep and water buffalo projects. http://prodmed.googlepages.com

Ragwort Poisoning in Livestock: Prevention and Control Provides information on this poisonous plant, seldom a problem in grazed pastures but toxic in conserved fodder, the symptoms of poisoning and the control of the plant. [PDF] http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn570ragwortpoisoning.pdf

Temple Grandin's Web Page Livestock behaviour, design of facilities and humane slaughter. http://www.grandin.com/