Buffalo were introduced into Australia from the eastern Indonesian islands in the early 1800’s
There are now 30,000 domesticated buffalo in tuberculosis and brucellosis free areas in Australia’s Northern Territory. Feral buffalo number over 80,000.
The Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry is implementing a program whereby all feral buffalo will be eradicated by 1990. The purpose [...]
Meat Goat History in the Southwest United States:
Goats were a common sight on early European sailing ships. They were desirable because of their relatively small size. They are agile, friendly and capable of eating a much less desirable, and more available, diet than other sources of milk and meat.
Also known as: Buntes Bentheimer Schwein
This breed originated in the region ”Grafschaft Bentheim” in northern Germany. In the beginning of the 20th century there was a large number of colored swine in this region. Local breeds were crossed with Berkshire and Cornwalls. After the 1950’s the breed was nearly extincted. A herdbook was started in [...]
