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This site provides a comprehensive inventory of the various domestic breeds of livestock including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry and other.  The site includes photos, descriptions and history of each breed.  The site has a search feature and also a regional feature to see breeds of livestock in a world region.  

This document provides guidance on how to determine a body condition score (BCS) for beef cows.  Body condition scores are excellent indicators of the nutritional status in beef cows.  There is a strong link between the body condition of a cow and her reproductive performance- an important factor in the economics of a cow-calf operation. 

Nine modules:  Module 1:  Beef Cattle Genetic Management; Time: 20 - 25 minutes; Module 2: Beef Cattle Nutrition and Feeding; Time: 30 – 45 minutes; Module 3: Reproduction in Beef Cattle; Time: 30 – 45 minutes; Module 4: Beef Cattle Health Management; Time: 45 – 60 minutes; Module 5: Facilities, Handling & Environmental Considerations; Time: 30 – 45 minutes; Module 6: Market Classes, Grades and Types of Cattle and Beef; Time: 20 – 30 minutes; Module 7: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Feeder Cattle Standards; Time: 20 – 30 minutes;  Module 8: Public Issues Affecting Beef Cattle; Time: 30 – 40 minutes;  Module 9: Beef Cattle Conservation; Time: 15 to 20 minutes.

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