Learning and Evaluating Holistic Animal Health Practices

Project Overview

FNC00-311
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2000: $2,800.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $13,150.00
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Animals: bovine, poultry, goats, swine, sheep
  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: feed/forage, parasite control, herbal medicines, inoculants, preventive practices, probiotics, vaccines
  • Education and Training: decision support system, farmer to farmer, study circle, technical assistance
  • Production Systems: holistic management
  • Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
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