Grass Tetany (Hypomagnesemia) in Cattle
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 …
feeds and nutrition
The Nutritional Requirements of Quails
It is vital to know the nutritional requirements of quails in order to formulate a well-balanced feed or diet for quails. No quail will perform well if not fed with …
The Nutritional Requirements of Ducks & Geese
Adequate and proper nutrition is important to the general wellbeing and optimal performance of animals. If the needed nutrition is not provided, certain body functions would be badly affected. For …
What Do Snails Eat? Top 8 Natural Snail Food
Snail Food / Feed Many people have wondered how snails feed. Well, it is one of the wonders of God. Snails eat by rasping the feed with their radula. The …
The Nutritional Requirements of Broiler Breeders (Parent Stock)
Broiler parent stock is specifically raised to produce fertile eggs and broiler chicks. Broiler Parent Stock (also known as Broiler Breeder) has different nutritional requirements from that of normal meat …
What to Feed Your Rabbits
Two of the main health problems in rabbits are intestinal tract problems and dental (tooth) problems. Both can be largely avoided by providing the correct or appropriate rabbit feed or diet.
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) in Livestock Farming
Feed Conversion Ratio is a topic of great importance in livestock farming, most especially commercial animal farms. Feed takes about 70 percent of the total cost of production in poultry …
How to Raise Backyard Chickens Successfully
What are Backyard Chickens? Backyard chickens are the chickens that are raised or kept at the backyard of homes. They can either be raised inside cages, coops or free-range. They …
Nutritional Requirement of Turkeys
When formulating feed for turkeys, it is important to have their nutritional requirements in mind. This is because the feed to be formulated must contain the nutrients the turkeys need. …
Feed Formulas for Dairy Animals
The following feed formula can be used to formulate feed for dairy cattle or any other dairy (milk) animals. They guarantee improved milk production.
