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Vaccination is very important in livestock production, especially in poultry production. Poultry farmers should vaccinate their flock (broiler, pullets, layers, turkeys, duck, geese, etc.) against diseases to avoid losing them …
What is Rabbit Farming? Rabbit farming is the process of breeding, fattening and reproducing rabbits, economically to obtain the maximum benefit in the sale of its products and by-products. Rabbit …
Humans started the domestication of animals many years ago. These animals were used for food, power and clothing then and even up till today. The animals that were first domesticated …
Water is important especially to man and animals. It is the responsibility of a livestock keeper or breeder to provide adequate, clean, and pathogen-free water to the animals. One importance …
What is Brooding in Poultry Production? Brooding is defined as the management of chicks from one day old to about 8 weeks of age, and it involves the provision of …
Feeds are important to animals, but they are not the most important to animals. The most vital is the overall nutritional composition of the feeds that are given to animals. …
The names of sexes, young and act of giving birth in some livestock animals are presented on the table below:
One of the ways to make money in the livestock industry, especially in Nigeria, is by selling rams. By starting a ram selling business, you will be able to make …
What is Pregnancy or Gestation? Pregnancy, also known as gestation, is the condition where a female animal has young, developing in her uterus. The period of pregnancy also known as …
What is Pig Farming? Pig production involves the raising and management of pigs mainly for meat (pork). This aspect of livestock farming has gained top recognition in most parts of …
