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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Guard dogs provide Massachusetts farmers with companionship and protect livestock from predator attacks. Bear Paw, who is a maremma, alongside Mr. Magoo and Moose, two other maremmas, protect 10 species of livestock on 77 acres in New Braintree. Since owner Rhonda Howe adopted these three guard dogs, the farm’s predator attacks have […]


SEDALIA, Mo. — Several forage management events, including a native warm-season grass pasture walk, regional grazing schools, an advanced grazing school and weekly virtual Forages/Livestock Town Hall meetings will be held in coming weeks, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. A pasture walk emphasizing native warm-season grass establishment will be held 7 […]