Rabies – Protecting Your Rabbits and Small Animals
What is Rabies? Rabies is a deadly disease of animals and humans. It is endemic in New Jersey and there are over 300 cases in the state every year. Rabies … Read More
Philip Wisneski
I’m All Ears – Understanding the Universal Ear-Notching System for Swine
The Universal Ear-Notching System used to identify individual pigs in a litter has been around for.., a while.., but finding the actual historical roots of the how and why this system originated has proven … Read More
Reproduction – Amphibian Style
Spring is the time you start hearing the calls of toads and frogs. You might have even heard the Spring Peepers calling as early as March! Why do they make … Read More
Common Viral Diseases of Cattle
Main Content As you prepare for County Fair and show season, it is important to be sure that your animals are healthy before and after the show. Knowing some … Read More
Breeds of Dairy Cattle
Did you know that there are six recognized breeds of dairy cattle? In New Jersey and many other states in our country, black and white Holsteins are the predominant breed … Read More
Understanding and Treating Sheep Hoof Ailments
Lameness in sheep is not uncommon and can be caused by a range of issues in the hoof. A sheep may favor a hoof due to a small injury or … Read More
Understanding Lambing Behavior
Lambing can be a stressful time for both shepherd and sheep alike. Understanding different behavioral signs in sheep provides insight for shepherds when making management decisions. Behavioral signs often precede … Read More
Swine Domestication aka “The Pig Porkification Project”
According to author Jared Diamond in his work “Guns Germs and Steel”, of all the large animals in the history of the world, only 14 have been domesticated: goats, cows, … Read More
Llamas and Alpacas – Getting to Know Your Animal
Main Content Are llamas and alpacas the same? What’s the difference? Where did they come from? What do I do with one after I buy it? And will it spit … Read More
Sweating Like a Pig: Swine Thermoregulation
Let us debunk a couple common misconceptions right here and now. At one point or another, we have all perhaps used the phrase, on a hot summer day while soaking … Read More