About 300 sheep were infected with tularemia, and 10 lambs have died, the department reported Friday. The Department of Agriculture is not sure why there are more ticks this year than in previous years, but speculates that weather may be responsible. Marilyn Simunich, a veterinarian with the department, said she worries that the outbreak of infection could worsen, particularly if farmers don't take precautions to protect themselves and their livestock. Cheryle Becker of District Health...

The critters will be there for a couple of weeks to chew up dry brush that otherwise could turn into tinderbox fuel heading into the fire season. The cost for the goats is about the same compared to using mechanical equipment with human staffing, Mooney said, but the animals serve as a good environmentally-friendly alternative to noisy machines that kick up dust. The goats do their masticating a section at a time, guarded by herding dogs within a low-voltage electric fence, Robert McGrew...

But it still came as a surprise to him when he turned up to the club and found a flock of sheep waiting for him. There is no industry in the area, it's only a small village, and we were delighted when Mr Brali offered to support us with sheep. Lambing season Keen followers of division three south will be well aware of the scoring feats of Zagora defender Ivica upe, whose tally stands at a pretty impressive 16. Zagora's sponsor is Joko Brali, a local shepherd, and unbeknown to upe he had...

The writer pointed out how in the biblical version of creation that God made Adam first and then suggested God was less than satisfied with the world's first man: "When God looked at Adam he said to himself: 'Well, I think I can do better if I try again,' and then he made Eve. The writer pointed out how in the biblical version of creation that God made Adam first and then suggested God was less than satisfied with the world's first man: "When God looked at Adam he said to himself: 'Well, I...

Missouri Mule Project gives animal its due Missouri mules have been used in the timber and mining industry, in construction (especially in building railroads), to move military supplies and in farming. His goal was to gather and preserve the collective memory of the last generation of Missourians familiar with the once prominent mule industry in the state. The records consist of oral history recordings and transcripts of interviews with men and women concerning their experiences with the...