Bovidae

Bovidae • September 17, 2025

Animals That Eat Hay: Essential Guide for Hay-Feeding Success

When you walk past a farm or stable, you might wonder which animals actually need hay in their daily diet. Many herbivorous animals including horses, cows, goats, sheep, rabbits, and guinea pigs rely on hay as a primary food source, with different types like timothy hay and alfalfa providing essential fiber, protein, and nutrients. Your […]

Happiness Ibietela • September 17, 2025

Bovidae • August 4, 2025

What Breeds Make a Highlander Sheep?

If you’ve been curious about the genetics behind one of New Zealand’s most efficient sheep breeds, you’re not alone. The Highlander sheep breeding programme has caught the attention of farmers worldwide for its impressive production results and adaptability. The Highlander sheep is a composite maternal breed created by combining multiple sheep breeds to produce a […]

Adeniyi Adeleye • August 4, 2025

Bovidae • July 20, 2025

The Complete Guide to Wool Producing Sheep Breeds: From Fine Merino to Lustrous Longwools

Picture this: you’re standing in a field surrounded by hundreds of sheep, each one potentially producing enough wool to create a sweater, blanket, or fine textile. But here’s the surprising truth—not all sheep wool is created equal. While some breeds produce fiber so fine it rivals silk, others create wool so coarse it’s better suited […]

Lydia Oyelakin • July 20, 2025

Bovidae • July 27, 2023

14 Hair Sheep Breeds You Should Know

Did you know that almost all sheep descended from the Mouflon, a wild sheep with long, harsh hair with soft down underneath? Although these sheep are now limited in number (it’s estimated that just over 12% of all the world’s sheep are hair sheep breeds), there are numerous reasons why you would want to raise […]

Obialor Vivian • November 23, 2024

Bovidae • July 21, 2023

9 Popular Small Goat Breeds

These charming little critters pack a lot of charm into their pint-sized frames for small goat breeds. Small goat breeds, such as the American Pygmy goat and the Nigerian Dwarf goat, are popular due to their small size and friendly demeanor. Despite their diminutive size, these goats have a lot to offer. They make excellent […]

Obialor Vivian • January 27, 2025

Bovidae • May 24, 2023

20 Different Types of Cattle Breeds

Cattle have been an important part of human civilization for thousands of years, providing food, labor, and companionship. There are different cattle breeds, each with their characteristics and purpose. If you’re considering adding cattle to your farm or want to learn more about the variety of breeds available, our guide is for you. With so […]

Job Adeniyi • September 23, 2024

Bovidae • February 3, 2023

British Alpine: Goat Breed Profile and Information

The British Alpine is an incredible species of mountain-dwelling goat that is native to the British Isles. Often thought of as a symbol of strength and resilience, this majestic creature has been a part of British culture for centuries. This blog post will closely examine the fascinating British Alpine, exploring its unique characteristics and behaviors. […]

Joy Oyelakin • September 1, 2024

Bovidae • November 25, 2022

15 Goat Breeds to Keep as Pet

Goats are sweet, quirky, and entertaining pets. Keeping goats makes sense from an economic perspective if you live on a farm. These Goat Breeds to Keep as pets can provide you with tasty milk and can be used as mop-up animals to consume weeds in overgrown pastures, among many other uses. But if you keep […]

Jacob Emmanuel • August 21, 2024

Bovidae • November 16, 2022

Valais Black Neck Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

The Valais Black Neck Goat is a domestic goat breed famous for its stunning appearance. It is a breed of goat that people use for various purposes, although people mainly keep them for their meat, milk, and ability to control vegetation. Origin Although their ancestors presumably have lived in the Swiss canton of Valais for […]

Osemhenon Ikpea • August 21, 2024

Bovidae • November 16, 2022

Black Bengal Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

The Black Bengal goat inhabits the eastern portion of India, specifically the states of West Bengal and bordering regions in Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, Mizoram, and Tripura. It is also known as the Bengal black goat. According to the results of the 18th Livestock Census conducted in 2007, the total number of Black Bengal goats […]

Osemhenon Ikpea • August 21, 2024