Choose your Species
Bovine
The NY State Cattle Health Assurance Plan is a great resource - check it out here: NYSCHAP Home Page
QMPS Quality Milk Production Services has great resources here
The DROST PROJECT / VisGAR (Visual Guide of Animal Reproduction) has awesome pictures and is super interesting to scroll through!
Equine
For hay testing and equine nutrition, check out Equi-Analytical
Questioning your horse's nutrition? Use Mad Barn's Equine Nutrition Calculator to help identify nutritional deficiencies in your horse's diet. You can contact your grain company for advice and guidance moving forward!
Platinum Performance articles are an excellent resource. Scroll through topics here
Smart Pak Equine's Horse Health Library is excellent
You can't beat the Donkey Sanctuary for up to date healthcare and tips for the long-eared. Donkey Owner Resources
Small Ruminants & Camelids
The Maryland Small Ruminant Page has excellent 101 FAQs to check out
and awesome Infographics
The NY State Sheep and Goat Health Assurance Plan (NYSSGHAP) has great modules here under the Small Ruminant section
Ontario Sheep Farmers has great references on PARASITES!
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sheep and Goat articles are a great resource
GALA The Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca association is a great network for learning. Check them out here and attend their yearly meeting
Swine
University of Maine has a great Swine rearing education section for backyard pig production
For your PET PIGS, the North American Pet Pig Association has health articles and tips here
Poultry
Cornell Cooperative Extension Poultry articles are great for Backyard Birds
Penn State Extension articles on Poultry Health
Defend the Flock - Learn how to keep your birds free from disease, and recognize sickness early on
Normal Rectal Temperatures
Talk to your vet at your next appointment to go over how to safely take your animals' temperature. Normal Ranges to learn Here