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The complete lineup for the popular Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo was announced today and includes popular performers such as Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Hannah Montana, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, and Toby Keith. Tickets go on sale on January 12.

Ever since Dolly the cloned sheep made international news, people have argued whether we should use cloning to improve the quality of our domestic livestock. According to the FDA, it's the same thing we are already doing...

Organizations fighting for animal rights think those in the livestock business are showing "Speciism."

Livestock guardians are used to keep predators and stray dogs out of fields, usually of sheep or goats. Without proper introduction and training the guardian can become the predator. Don't make mistakes that cost you animals.

Whether it's for horses, livestock or small animals there often comes a point it's time to get a trailer to haul animals. Pay attention to key things for a safe trip.

Three states have now reported livestock that has tested positive for melamine from eating tainted pet food. In both cases the animals were intended for human consumption but now have been quarantined.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo takes place this year Feb w7 to March 18 at Reliant Park. At more than 300 acres, Reliant Park is big enough to hold almost any event.

Goats, sheep and in some cases calves often need protection not only from coyotes, cougars and other predators but, increasingly, from dogs allowed to wander loose that attack livestock.

America's food supply is at risk. If some of these animals were a salamander or fish government officials would be beside themselves to save them...extinction is forever. If they were museum artifacts some would be considered priceless.

A list of the 21 entertainers set to perform at Rodeo Houston 2008

Tim McGraw among headliners at annual rodeo in Houston

Mexican wolf management has been requested by U.S. Fish and Wildlife to trap two wolves in the Aspen Pack. The wolves in question, AM863 and F1046, have been involved in killing a horse and five cattle between January and October of this year.

Two organizations have received federal funds to assist farm operators in reducing animal waste. The assessments and management plans will focus on water and air pollution mitigation.

Many areas with drought or flood are having hay shortages this year. Making your hay stretch helps assure your animals will be fit and healthy all winter long.

So often people move to the country and have a different perception from reality. The dog will happily stay on their acreage and the other critters - well how hard can it be to fence them right? Legal issues and neighborhood relationships depend on it.

What do residents do after their hoofed domestic animals pass away? While many with a sentimental attachment to the animal may bury it, a proposed amendment change in this town could create another option.

The meat industry has become big business without any thought to the animals to be sacrificed. I would like to see the techniques of the smaller farmer to come back into play for the big farms.

Artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cloning, transgenic, hybrid...so many terms are confusing to consumers and with misunderstanding comes fear.

Mexico has not destroyed its infestation of fever ticks. Fever ticks cross over into the US by strays and smuggled livestock.

An entire region of residents showed their true colors, when a semi filled with horses crashed and capsized Saturday night in Wadsworth, IL. Of 59 horses crammed in the double-decker livestock truck, 44 have survived.

Heifer International is a unique charitable organization that offers families a chance of tomorrow through gifts of livestock and knowledge. As opposed to immediate help, they encourage lifetime change.

Because livestock owners who graze their herds near Waza National Park repeatedly report lions attacking their flocks, scientists have conducted a study to analyze why the loses keep taking place and why herdsman still insist on grazing their herds near the park.

British Scientists are planning to create a fungal spray, which is safe for the environment and kills the weed Ragwort. This fungal spray would infect and then kill the weed at a vital growing stage before it causes harm to any livestock.

If you have ever imagined and longed for the old-time images of southern fairs, where farmers display their livestock and hundreds of food vendors peddle their funnel cakes and cotton candy, then perhaps you should make a visit to the Georgia National Fair this October 4-14.

Fence chargers are used to electrify fencing. They are commonly used to provide protection for livestock, but can also be used to keep small animals away from your garden. There are a few things you should know to get the most out of these devices. This article will...

You've read articles on here of working with horses or livestock. You've decided on what you want to do and are ready to contact farms. Are you ready for the money question?

Living in rocky and dessert land mostly in Ethiopia you will find the Afar. The Afar people have their own language and a unique culture. The Afar people are nomadic and are dependent of the livestock that they tend to.

Need a farm dog for helping with livestock? An active lifestyle that you need a dog to keep up? Check into the herding group.

The Great Indiana State Fair will run from August 8-19, 2007 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianopolis. The State Fair features live animals in livestock barns, entertainment, exhibits, competitions, agriculture, food and fun.

Whether you have a lot of land, or a small acreage, if you live in an area where livestock is permitted goats are a fantastic source of both pleasure and food.

In a new research study published in the upcoming August issue of the Journal of Environmental Quality, scientists report that antibiotics fed to livestock can accumulate in the soil that eventually is used in agriculture for domestic crops.

The re-introduction of the Mexican Gray Wolf in New Mexico and Arizona is threatening livestock and residents living in counties close by.

Besides grandstand acts, expect carnival rides, a huge agriculture exhibition with daily livestock shows, a demolition derby, bull riding, a petting zoo, food, and the Carnival Midway.

Many people enjoy keeping rabbits and breeding/showing rabbits is a good hobby for many. While some good show rabbits can be $100-200 it's still cheaper than showing other species. Read on.

The savage process of livestock life.

Whether you're moving livestock to a new pasture two miles down the road, or traveling up and down the East Coast multiple times a year to dog shows, choosing the right type of trailer is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.

The 2007 Reno Rodeo takes place June 15 to the 23rd at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno NV. This is the 88th year of the Reno Rodeo. The Reno Rodeo will also be the first stop on the Wrangler Pro Rodeo Summer Tour.

There are hundreds of publications dedicated to pets -- domestic, exotic, livestock and more -- that need freelance writers like you. This is one of the easier markets to pursue because many pet publications are almost exclusively written by freelancers.

Livestock farming takes a massive toll on fossil fuels, soil, water, air and nature.

You can build a water system for watering gardens, livestock, or rainwater collection without drilling a well or paying thousands of dollars on equipment.

There's four feet of snow, livestock to feed, bills to pay, a surge in Iraq going on, and I want my Dancing with the Stars.

The use of cloned livestock gets a green light

Meat and milk from cloned livestock is an issue with much public mistrust.

This fall festival has been an annual Cincinnati tradition for 147 years! The weekend-long event offers games, rides, music, a 4-H livestock auction, and much, much more!

Sponge painting, frog jumping, Ronald McDonald, the imagination station, and, of course, the midway are just a sampling of activities children and their parents can enjoy at this year's 128th Annual Chester Fair.

If you want a big event with a small town flavor, come to the Intermountain Fair in McArthur, California. This fair has it all, rides and games for the kids, livestock competitions, quilts, a Destruction Derby, a parade and a rodeo.

Missoula Veterinarians have to treat pets, livestock, racehorses, exotic species, and even wildlife.

The decline of the Florida panther population has been under way since the arrival of the Europeans in North America. Early settlers attempted to destroy panthers at every opportunity because of potential and real losses of livestock, and fear.

4-H is no longer just livestock, farming and produce. Today 4-H tries hard and succeeds at making after-school, weekend, and summer programs fun for kids and families.