4 Vital Reasons for Housing Goats and Sheep
Goats are kept in varying climates. Within each climatic zone many more, smaller zones can be distinguished Some are dry others are wet. Sometimes...
The Local & Exotic Breeds of Goat
In the tropics, such as Nigeria, goats have some special characteristic features that make it easy for them thrive in any environment. Additionally, these...
Management Systems in Goat Farming
The Common Management Systems in Goat Production
Based on the purpose of production and ecological zone, there are different systems to raise or manage...
Starting a Goat Farming Business – The Basics
Introduction to Goat Farming
Many people want to know how to start a goat farming business. However, before going into the details of starting a...
7 Common Mistakes Made by Cattle Farmers at Calving
A lot of calves (offspring of Cattle) are increasingly dying of preventable deaths, which according to Dairy Research Centre, could be prevented through better...
How To Start A Profitable Ram Selling Business
I have received so many calls and emails from people interested in a ram selling business. The reason why the interest in this business...
Recommended and Nutritious Forage Grasses and Legumes for Ruminants
My previous post on how to efficiently feed ruminants at a lower cost suggested the establishment of pastures. I further explained that it is...
Reasons For Keeping Or Raising Animals
Livestock animals are of great importance to the welfare of man all over the globe. They are raised and kept on for various reasons....
Facts About Cattle Farming
What is Cattle Production?
Cattle production involves keeping bulls and cows for meat (beef) or milk (dairy) purpose. Cattle feed on grasses, legumes, roughage etc....