The Occuin Journal
Guides worth reading before you buy
Practical advice on choosing, checking, transporting and caring for animals — written for people who want to get it right the first time.
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How to Read an Arabian Horse Pedigree
A pedigree is more than famous names. Learn how to read sire lines, dam families, and registration papers so you buy an Arabian with the history you actually want.
Occuin AdminSep 7, 2026
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Quarantine New Animals After You Buy Them
A marketplace pickup is not the finish line. A short, well-run quarantine protects the animals you already keep and gives new stock time to settle before they join the herd.
Occuin AdminSep 6, 2026
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Help Hens Through Autumn Molt Without Losing Eggs
Autumn molt is normal, not a crisis. Use protein, light, and housing tweaks so backyard hens stay healthy and resume laying sooner.
Occuin AdminSep 5, 2026
livestockonline buyinganimal health
How to Choose Healthy Livestock Online: A Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026
Learn how to choose healthy livestock online in 2026. Spot red flags, verify sellers, check health records, and buy with confidence on trusted platforms.
Occuin AdminSep 5, 2026
livestockanimal-welfareheat-stress
Keep Livestock Cool When Late Summer Heat Lingers
Late-summer heat still stresses cattle, goats, and poultry. Use shade, water, and simple barn tweaks to protect production and animal welfare.
Occuin AdminSep 5, 2026
livestockanimal-welfareheat-stress
Keep Livestock Cool When Late Summer Heat Lingers
Late-summer heat still stresses cattle, goats, and poultry. Use shade, water, and simple barn tweaks to protect production and animal welfare.
Occuin AdminSep 5, 2026
Everyday Care That Keeps Pets and Livestock Thriving
Simple daily habits that improve animal health, comfort, and longevity.
Occuin AdminSep 4, 2026
Late Summer Animal Care: Keep Livestock and Pets Healthy in September
Practical September care tips for livestock and companion animals as heat eases and nights cool.
Occuin AdminSep 4, 2026
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Signs of respiratory distress in calves: early identification steps
Learn how to identify early signs of respiratory distress in calves, including breathing patterns, behavioral changes, and physical markers of illness.
Sep 4, 2026