The mammals are the class of vertebrate animals characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which in females produce milk for the nourishment of young; the presence of hair or fur; and endothermic or "warm-blooded" bodies. The brain regulates endothermic and circulatory systems, including a four-chambered heart. Mammals encompass some 5,500 species (including Humans), distributed in about 1,200 genera, 152 families and up to 46 orders, though this varies with the classification scheme.
Phylogenetically, Mammalia is defined as all descendants of the most recent common ancestor of monotremes (e.g., echidnas and platypuses) and therian mammals (marsupials and placentals).
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American Society of Animal Science - Information on membership, meetings and events, and publications plus animal science news.
Animal Science Program at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center - Conducts research and disseminate information through extension programs to assist Florida's livestock industry.
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Behaviour of Livestock During Handling and Transport - Recommndations and guidelines for holding facilities, handling practices, dealing with flighty breeds, trucking practices.
Black Sheep Newsletter, The - A quarterly publication for the sheep raiser and fiber enthusiast.
Cattle Production and the Environment - Slide show explaining the effects of beef and pork production on the environment.
Cornell Sheep Program - Evaluates and disseminates information on management, nutrition, health, selection, and marketing strategies for highly productive sheep systems.
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Goats in India - Information on goats in the country, including statistics.
Grass Growth and Response to Grazing - Information about practices to help ensure that grazing livestock in Colorado harvest only part of the perennial forage crop to maintain the health and vigor of grasses.
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Grassfarmer.com - American Farmland Trust's information site on grass-based farming systems.
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International Textile Center - Research and development of Texas natural fibers: wool, cotton, cashmere and mohair. Texas Tech University.
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Livestock Library at Oklahoma State University - Contains resource links to online magazines, fairs and expos, market information, animal welfare, and related topics.
NCSU: Animal Science - Extension Animal Husbandry - North Carolina State University information resources on animal nutrition and other aspects of animal husbandry for livestock animals.
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Sustainable Ranching Research and Education Project - Ranching With Nature. From University of California Cooperative Extension.
Temple Grandin's Web Page - Livestock behaviour, design of facilities and humane slaughter.
Testing Livestock Feeds - This NebGuide provides tips on how to determine feeds to be analyzed and nutrients to be measured, and how to interpret the results of feed analysis.
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The Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University - Provides research, education and extension expertise related to animal production, beef cattle, sheep, meat sciences and horses.
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