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MANHATTAN, Kan. — Many livestock owners and industry professionals wonder why some nutrients are important, how some animals utilize feed better than others, and what value they should give to various ingredients when making smart purchasing decisions. These questions and many more are addressed through the IGP Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition distance offering planned for [...]

Free virtual training opportunity geared towards dairy farmers and their employees Cornell Cooperative

Lately, I’ve encountered a series of training cases involving highly energetic dogs with low to negligible impulse control. These dogs are beautifully socialized. They have no signs of fear or aggr…

No matter where you live, the recent surge of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations is alarming. But as health experts have explained, in many ways

Rewarding dogs with treats is the most effective training method, while rewards like play, praise and exercise are better for reinforcing learned behavior than for teaching, says Erica Feuerbacher, who led a study comparing training methods. Punishment-based training should be avoided because it can cause fear, anxiety, stress and aggression, says Zazie Todd, who studies companion animal psychology.

Experts are using new figures (that put Indianapolis at No. 14 in dog attacks in the nation) to remind every pet owner that a dog's behavior is the owner's responsibility.

Did you know that our government and our soldiers routinely torture and mutilate animals in the name of national defense? It’s true. Moreover, this ...

In a new study scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have shown that the sense of smell can be improved.

More than 20 courses are included in this package, and they’ll give you all the tools necessary to focus on your furry friend’s development.