I highly recommend this book for people considering getting an LGD, or for someone just starting out with LGD's:
Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care, and Training
Maremma Sheepdog
The Maremma Sheepdog is an Italian livestock guardian dog which has been used to protect the flocks for over 2000 years, especially from the wolf.
Some livestock guardian breeds have not performed the task of guarding livestock for many years because of the disappearance of the...
We have 4 beef calves about 3 months old.
I would prefer to use a natural fly control method - does anyone know of an affective, natural fly control method (other than getting predator bugs) - I do not mind having to apply it frequently.
If not, I have considered using fly ear tags but do not...