By admin | August 21st, 2010
Merino sheep originated in North Africa descended from a strain of sheep developed during the reign of Claudius, from 14 to 37 A.D. They spread via the Spanish and French royal families to northern Europe. The original Merinos were a wool sheep, who sheared a very heavy, fine fleece. They were [...]
By admin | August 21st, 2010
Llamas have been a part of the landscape at Groveland Farm since 1988. We fell in love with these wide-eyed, woolly creatures early on, but it is only recently that our numbers have grown to the extent that we are able to offer some of them for sale.
By admin | March 27th, 2010
Kuvasz is a rented dog. It is ideal for the herd and protect livestock.
Kuvasz is a great watchdog. This is a kind of watchdog Sharp guard dogs and are
intended as a deterrent and possible attacks.
These dogs are known to be slag good.
Kuvasz come from Hungary.
Kuvasz are the breeds with the highest [...]
By admin | March 24th, 2010
Australian Shepherd is an excellent Gjeterhund. Herding dogs
have been trained to obey verbal commands, and alarms and body.
Australian Shepherd is an excellent watchdog. They can be used as attack dogs
and have the opportunity to protect the owner and property.
Australian Shepherd is created in the United States.
By admin | March 24th, 2010
Pinscher is a
masterful watchdog. This is a kind of watchdog Sharp guard dogs and are intended
as a deterrent and possible attacks.
Pinscher was bred in Germany.
Pinscher is a rich intelligent hundred. Mental stimulation is necessary for
prosperity.
Pinscher sheds average. It requires minimal coat of stell.
Pinscher is not difficult to train, and you do not have dog experience [...]
By admin | March 4th, 2010
Description:
Kostroma breed of cattle, dairy and meat production. Deduced
in the state farm "Karavaevo and breeding farms, Kostroma and Yaroslavl region
by crossing the local cattle with miskovskogo algausskoy and shvitskoy rocks.
Approved in 1945.
One of the most productive breeds dairy beef. Animals large shirokotelye, with
strong bone and well muscled. Differ-intensive growth and good meat qualities. [...]
By admin | March 4th, 2010
Description:
AYRSHIRSKAYA breeds of cattle, dairy. Is derived in the late 18 century. Air
in the county in Scotland by improving the local cattle "crossing of the blood"
tisvaterskogo, Dutch, Flemish and olderneyskogo cattle bred on the islands of
the Strait English Channel. Screening and selection was carried out on the
conformation, milk production and zhirnomolochnosti.
By admin | March 4th, 2010
Description:
Taghilsky breeds of cattle, dairy. Deduced in 18-19 centuries. the Urals
(areas adjacent to the Nizhny Tagil) crossing local cattle with Kholmogory and
Dutch breeds and systematic selection of animals for milk production.
Animals are medium in size, with slightly elongated body, deep but narrow chest
and long slender neck, dry head. The backbone of a strong, thick [...]
By admin | February 13th, 2010
Also Known As: Ethiopian
This breed is found throughout Ethiopia. They are usually slate-gray but are occasionally found in chestnut-brown. The breed is similar to Sudanese Pack donkey.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
By admin | February 10th, 2010
These animals are examples of the Somali breed of Dromedary camels. The breed is commonly found throughout Somalia. The adult males average 650kg and the females 575kg. The average lactation yield is 1650 kg.
Reference:
Domestic Animal Diversity Information System – FAO