Cannibalism in Poultry: Signs, Causes and Solutions
Cannibalism in poultry is one of the problems that poultry keepers sometimes encounter. This problem can end up causing great productive and economic losses if it is not dealt with …
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How to Boost or Increase Egg Production
The egg is a fundamental part of the diet of many people because it is a food with proteins of excellent quality and rich in nutrients. This has caused a great …
Castration of Animals: Merits and Methods
What is Castration? Castration is simply the destruction or removal of the testes, epididymis, and a part of the spermatic cord from a male animal, e.g. ram, buck, boar and …
Top 7 Ways to Reduce Odour in Poultry or Pig Farms
Undoubtedly, the pervasive challenge linked with raising chickens and pigs is keeping the pungent odours emanating from the chicken or pig pens from getting worse or even totally eradicating them.
Livestock Farming – Definition, Benefits and Types
What is Livestock Farming? Livestock farming is simply the management and breeding of domestic, livestock or farm animals for the purpose of obtaining their meat and products (milk, eggs, leather, …
Biosecurity and Sanitation Practices in Livestock Farms
Health management and biosecurity are very important in livestock production. Both need to be carried out to prevent unnecessary mortality, revenue loss due to death, raising unwholesome animals for human …
10 Signs of Heat You Should Know as a Livestock Farmer
Generally, in the animal kingdom, except in higher primates like apes, bamboos, etc., female animals have a particular period when they willingly allow mating with the males. This period is …
How to Manage the Health of Animals in a Farm
Good animal husbandry starts with proper health care and management. Livestock production is greatly affected by diseases. Knowing these diseases is important in planning and organizing effective animal healthcare programs. …
10 Factors That Affect Egg Size
Types of Eggs The size of eggs is very important to poultry farmers because the bigger an egg, the higher its market value it commands and attractiveness to consumers. According …
A Beginner’s Guide to Cattle Farming [Free Ebook Included]
What is Cattle Farming? Cattle farming involves keeping bulls and cows for meat (beef) or milk (dairy) purposes. Cattle feed on grasses, legumes, roughage, etc. That is why they are …
