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Featured Article: Continuing the Fight Against Cattle Ticks
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"An innovative device called a "four-poster" and chemical "tickicides" are two tools Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are using to protect the southern U.S. border from ticks that carry serious cattle disease.

The southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and the cattle-fever tick (B. annulatus) transmit the two species of blood parasites (Babesia bovis and B. bigemina) that cause the cattle diseases known as cattle fever, Texas fever or bovine babesiosis.

Before their eradication in 1943, tick-carried diseases crippled the U.S. cattle industry. Today, descendants of the ticks that caused those losses can still be found in Mexico. To keep them out, inspectors maintain constant vigilance at the border, preventing infested cattle from entering the United States. But what about wildlife that freely roam? ... "

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http://www.activefarming.org/node/1728

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Featured Forum Post: Any one else doing Pasture Poultry?
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Member "Ranchermom" writes:

"Just wondering if anyone else doing pastured poultry. We had two test runs, and I found out its a lot of more work then I thought. We recently got a large order from a down town restaurant they came looking for us.

I am not to sure I want to continue it or not, we have tried doing a balance sheet its not coming out right so wanted to know if anyone else is doing it what are they paying themselfs an hour for the work and how long does it take you on the different jobs..."

Read More and Discuss at:
http://www.activefarming.org/node/1598

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Featured Animal Listing: WANTED-highland cow as a cherished pet
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Member "nicole brideau" writes:

"loving home on a small hobby farm looking to buy a highland cow, preferably pregnant. Will be a cherished family pet, used for milking. Will supply references, welcome home visits and guarantee a forever home..."

Read More at:
http://www.activefarming.org/node/1773

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Featured Event Listing: 10th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival
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"A three day celebration of the joys of lavender that highlights eight farms on tour with talks, demonstrations and activities. Visit the juried crafts street fair with local northwest cuisine, wines and music. This is the 10th annual largest lavender festival in North America. The Lavender Capital of North America.™"

Read More at:
http://www.activefarming.org/node/680

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Featured Classified Ad: 1963 John Deere 3010 Tractor
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Member "NMSell" writes:

"1963 John Deere 3010 Tractor; Rebuilt wide front, Gas, 3 Point hitch, PTO, Single valve, runs excellent. Will Deliver. 5025 hrs... "

Read More at:
http://www.activefarming.org/node/1794

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