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potbellied pig with pigletsPIGS Animal Sanctuary
Provides a refuge for potbellied pigs, farm pigs, horses, cows, cats, dogs, sheep, goats as well as other species of farm and domestic animals.
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North American Potbellied Pig Association (NAPPA)
NAPPA aims to preserve and protect the potbellied pig breed with an emphasis on education.
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Let's Compare Dairy Goats and Cows  (PDF|116 KB)
Oklahoma State University. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.
This 4-H article provides information about feeding and raising dairy goats as well as the nutrient composition of goat's milk.
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GoatFeeding and Housing Dairy Goats
University of Missouri Extension.
Article discusses feeding bucks, does, and kids. Housing considerations such as temperature, ventilation, lighting, and fencing are also covered.
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LlamaCamelids, South American: Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas, 2006
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Provides an introduction to the Camelidae family and their characteristics, production, use and products. A large bibliography derived from the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) database is included.
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