Husbandry

Dogs and cats have similar needs to children when traveling in a car, but there are a few differences to keep in mind.
Although you will not be pulled over by a police officer if you don’t, “it might be a good idea to invest in a pet-friendly seat-belt,” advises Dr. Melissa Riensche, a small animal [...]

With skyrocketing horsekeeping costs, the number of abandoned and neglected horses is on the rise in the U.S. Slaughter plant closures and a booming horse population have also contributed to more unwanted horses in the United States, according to panelists at Montana State University’s fourth annual equine conference. 
Some horse owners owners are dealing with [...]

Beekeepers surveyed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Apiary Inspectors of America report a total loss of about 36.1 percent of their honey bee colonies from Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) during the winter of 2007-08, up about 13.5 percent from the previous winter.
The combined survey, which was conducted by telephone interview, checked on [...]