Articles for tag: Hormones, Meat Production

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Cleveland Hot Dogs

A brief history of the American hot dog. In the 1870’s German immigrant Charles Feltmen began serving sausages on rolls in Coney Island. While sausages and bread are by no means a new culinary creation, could this be the first conception of the American phenomenon known as the hot dog? Among the most famous hot ...

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Rabbit Breed Profiles: The Silver Fox

The third breed of rabbit developed in the United States, the Silver Fox, is a beautiful and unique breed that was created for both meat and for harvesting its unusual fur. Originally called the American Heavyweight Silver, the Silver Fox was recognized as a breed and approved back in 1925. Sadly, however, the Silver Fox ...

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5 Top Rabbit Breeds for Homesteads

When selecting rabbit breeds to feed a family the individual must always be considered. There is good and bad in many breeds or they would not still be in existence. The breeds for commercial raising are limited because of the demand for white fryers and a penalty for colored furs; this eliminates all but a ...