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Animal columnist Amy Engle lives in New Mexico, where she writes poetry and contributes to various niche magazines.

Farm Animal: Nigerian Dwarf Goat

| February 24, 2014
This article is from: Winter 2011

The breed’s small stature belies big benefits for cheesemaking

Awassi Sheep

and | February 24, 2014
This article is from: Fall 2012

Meet the popular thick-tailed dairy breed of the Middle East

Farm Animal: Holstein Cows

| February 24, 2014
This article is from: Fall 2009

Meet the most popular bovine breed in America’s dairyland.

A Border Collie rounds up some sheep in an open pasture.

Border Collie

and | February 24, 2014
This article is from: Summer 2012

This popular shepherding dog loves to go to work

A dark-brown Murciana goat with sizeable udders.

Murciana Goats

| February 24, 2014
This article is from: Winter 2012

These impressive Spanish grazers are bred for great milk and low maintenance

A small herd of Friesian sheep stand sheltered beneath a drooping tree in a lush meadow.

Friesian Sheep

and | February 24, 2014
This article is from: Spring 2010

The Friesian ewe boasts great milk and good behavior

Farm Animal: Water Buffalo

| February 24, 2014
This article is from: Winter 2009

The mighty water buffalo is a mild-mannered dairy animal

An Ayrshire cow stands before an idyllic valley vista.

Ayrshire Cattle

and | February 24, 2014
This article is from: Spring 2012

Scotland’s famed breed is prized for its beauty and practicality

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