Ranching in the Sierra Foothills

Targeted grazing using sheep, goats, or cattle (or combinations of two or more species) can be an effective way to manage vegetation for a variety of goals.

Whenever I'm asked to talk about livestock and predators with a non-ranching group, I poll the audience about what predators give me the most problems in our sheep operation. Most say coyotes, some say mountain lions; inevitably, a few say black bears.

Registration is now open for several livestock-focused workshops offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension! 2019 Cattlemen's Symposium - March 20, 2019 (9am - 1pm) Lincoln, CA Co-sponsored by the Tahoe Cattlemen's Association, the 2019 Cattlemen's Symposium will feature presentat...

While Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can occurs worldwide, it is more common in tropical and sub-tropical areas. For example, Leptospirosis is a relatively frequent disease in Mexico.

Bud Williams, in many respects, was the leading expert on livestock handling and stockmanship on the planet.