Listeriosis is a serious contagious bacterial disease that affects many different species of animals, including goats, sheep and cattle. It can cause severe health problems in goats, including abortion, pneumonia, …
Understanding common reasons why a cow won’t produce milk will help you avoid the volatility of operating a dairy farm. There are many factors that you won’t have any control …
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 …
