Dermatophilosis, called Kirchi in Nigeria, is a zoonotic skin and bacterial disease caused by Dermatophilus congolensis or D. congolensis. This infection is characterized by the formation of hard crusts that …
Grass tetany, also known as hypomagnesemia tetany, is a metabolic disorder of ruminants, associated with low levels of magnesium (Mg) in the blood of animals due to its lack in …
The following feed formula can be used to formulate feed for dairy cattle or any other dairy (milk) animals. They guarantee improved milk production.
What is Cattle? Cattle is a type of domesticated ungulate mammal. That is, they are hoofed animals that are raised by humans for meat, milk or draught. A male cattle …
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. …
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.
A lot of calves (offspring of cattle) are increasingly dying of preventable deaths, which according to Dairy Research Centre, could be prevented through better or enhanced management practices. The primary …
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 …
One of the most important aspects of raising livestock is providing them with a nutrient-rich diet. This is typically accomplished by feeding the animals hay, grains, and other supplements. However, …
Animal domestication is the result of a long and complicated process that occurred 12,000 years ago. Today, there are over 1.5 billion cows, pigs, sheep and goats being raised on …
