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IMPORTANT! This could affect every pet and livestock owner in the US!
Help spread the word against the USDA National Animal Identification System ( NAIS ) which would hurt small farmers, homesteaders and pet owners directly and consumers indirectly through much higher food prices, less local selection/choices and poorer quality foods. $100 million tax dollars have already been spent on this unnecessary program!
NAIS is an animal identification and tracking system created under the auspices of protecting the food chain from such things as mad cow disease. NAIS WILL DO NOTHING TO PREVENT THESE DISEASES! Their plan is to require every horse, cow, goat, pig, sheep, llama, chicken, peacock, pheasant and pigeon (eventually dogs, cats, reptiles, etc.) to be micro chipped and/or tagged, every owner to be registered, and track every movement of these animals. It is already being implemented despite the overwhelming opposition from US farmers and homesteaders.
Doesn't it seem rather odd that legislation designed to protect the food chain, would require participation from non food animals???
Spanish Mastiff / LGD informational links
 Livestock Guardian Dogs Association
A must read for those interested in livestock guardian dogs. Fabulous advice on what to look for in a LGD, reality checks for potential owners, training, health, temperament, etc
AEPME (the official Spanish Mastiff club of Spain)
Mastin-Espanol International
A wonderful message board and resource for Spanish Mastiff enthusiasts from around the world. Lots of information from people who own and live with the breed. Well over 1000 Spanish Mastiff photo's to view.
Goat Health links
Fias Co Farm/Molly's Herbals
Comprehensive information on goat health and husbandry and natural alternative animal care.
I have been using some of their products with fabulous results! I strongly recommend their Immune Support Tonic & Herbal Wormer!
Holistic Dairy Veterinarian
Emphasis on cattle, but excellent theories that will apply to animal husbandry in general.
U-Say-Ranch
Copper deficiency in goats, with example pictures and bolusing instruction
Kinne's Mini's
Excellent resource on goat health and disease
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