10 Basic Criteria for Culling Cattle
Culling cattle is the process of selecting and removal of undesirable, unproductive or poorly performing cattle from a herd. It is a very important process in the beef industry, as …
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Bloat in Goats: Everything You Need to Know
There are two types of bloat in goats termed ‘frothy bloat’ and ‘gas bloat’. Frothy bloat is often a result of goats eating rich feeds or being suddenly introduced to …
How to Find Cute Gifts for Pet Lovers
Are you wondering what to gift to a friend of yours who is a pet lover? Or do you have someone in your family or a colleague who is a …
Caseous Lymphadenitis in Goats – Signs, Control & Treatment
Caseous Lymphadenitis is a chronic, highly contagious bacterial disease with no cure that affects sheep and goats. The disease is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Goats catch the disease …
Interesting Facts About Pigs & Why Pigs Don’t Sweat
Domestic pigs are the most common pig species on Earth. Bred as livestock for meat and sometimes kept as pets, pigs are intelligent and social animals. Some Domestic Pig Facts …
10 Rabbit Noises and What They Mean
Many people have the perception that rabbits are silent animals or they don’t make noise. Well, the truth is that rabbits make quite a few different noises. Rabbit noises can …
Ascites in Chickens: Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
If you’ve been finding more chickens in the flock dead with darkened or purplish heads, or if you’ve seen smaller birds waddling around with what look like large, fluid-filled abdomens, …
Listeriosis in Goats and Cattle
Listeriosis is a serious contagious bacterial disease that affects many different species of animals, including goats, sheep and cattle. It can cause severe health problems in goats, including abortion, pneumonia, …
Hoof Rot in Goats: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Hoof Rot or Foot Rot is a common disease in goats that can cause severe lameness and even death if left untreated. The condition is caused by a bacterial infection …
8 Amazing Benefits of the Battery Cage System
The battery cage system is the most popular housing system for commercial laying hens. This system simply involves the use of iron, steel or wooden cages arranged or joined together …
