Horses : publication
Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.
Purchasing a horse should be well planned and carefully thought out. For most people, this will be a significant investment and therefore it should not be handled in a rushed manner.
Wayne Loch
Department of Animal Sciences
Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.
Wayne Loch and John W. Massey
Department of Animal Sciences
Wayne Loch
Department of Animal Sciences
Mating schemes of animals are classified as either inbreeding or outbreeding. Mating closely related animals is inbreeding. Outbreeding is mating less closely related animals, but people disagree about where to draw the line. Learn more in this guide.
Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals against a common standard. Learn steps for success and get judging tips in this guide.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal Sciences
A saddle is a major investment with a life span several times that of a horse. Learn how to select a riding style, fit a saddle to a horse and use a saddle in this University of Missouri Extension guide.