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  1. We are looking at buying a miniature horse. His back hoof is bent behind him. He walks on his ankle/leg. I was told he was born like this and he is sound. We are looking for him to pull a cart. The owner says he is broke to drive, ties, clips, and loads. Updated: January 19, 2012
  2. How do I select a horse for pleasure and trail riding? Updated: August 02, 2011
  3. How do I pick the correct horse for me? Updated: August 02, 2011
  4. If the climate changes enough, will foresters begin to plant trees from geographic areas that are warmer to compensate for the different climate? Updated: May 12, 2011
  5. I just looked at a horse to purchase and noticed that when the horse was at a trot, the back feet crossed. This did not happen at the walk or canter. What could this problem be? The horse is an ex race horse. Updated: January 19, 2010
  6. I have been selecting replacement heifers out of cows that have small teat size and good udders for many years in order not to have a problem with big teats that a calf can't nurse. Also choosing A.I. bulls that produce good udders. But this year a couple of my second-calf Angus cows have developed large teats and needed to be milked out so that the calf can nurse. What could be causing this problem? Mastitis? A subclinical infection other than mastitis? I don't see how it could be genetic, and they had no problems last year. Updated: February 21, 2008
  7. What should I consider when selecting replacement heifers? Updated: February 19, 2008
  8. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are currently the best predictor of an animal’s genetic worth. During bull selection, can the EPD of one breed be compared to the EPD of other breeds? Updated: February 18, 2008
  9. In general, when selecting bulls that you plan on keeping replacement females out of, is it better to breed bulls that are calving ease bulls so that it will pass on to his females, or will that sacrifice growth? Would it be better to use a moderate BW bull? Updated: February 18, 2008

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