Ticks are bad for cows.They are small creatures that suck the blood of animals. Ticks cause skin diseases and other illnesses, and may permanently damage the cow’s teats. The teats become painful and infected. The milk becomes yellowish and may get clots. The cow may get skinny and stop giving… [Read More]
Cattle
How to Control Worms & Flukes Effectively in Sheep, Goats and Cattle
Worms and flukes attack sheep, goats and cattle. Animals gain less weight, give less milk and may die.
List of Cattle Breeds in the World
Cattle are one of the most important sources of animal protein in the world. Beef (meat of cattle) is consumed in virtually all the countries in the world. There are numerous cattle breeds across the globe. There are beef cattle; dairy cattle; and dual-purpose cattle.
Recommended Nigerian Cattle Breeds for Smallholder Dairy (Milk) Production
There are three types of cattle breed. They are Beef Cattle Breeds; Dairy Cattle Breeds; and Dual Purpose Breeds. Beef Cattle are raised or bred mainly for meat (beef) production. Dairy Cattle are raised or bred mainly for milk production. Dual Purpose Cattle are raised or bred for both beef… [Read More]
Vaccination Programme / Schedule for Goat, Sheep & Cattle
The vaccination schedules or programmes for goat, sheep and cattle are presented in the tables below. Administer each vaccine according to what is on the table.
