The local breeds are hardy and resistant to several diseases. There are two methods of cross breeding-natural and artificial insemination. Artificial insemination is preferred as frozen semen can be transported, required in small quantity and 'protects the cows from contagious diseases.

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred to be working dogs and are classified as members of the herding group. (Those dog born to herd livestock.) Most of these dogs are at their happiest when working, or at least staying busy. As such, this breed thrives in active households and hates being bored.

An egret is a bird that is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes usually milky white during the.