Parasites are disease carrying organisms whose existance expose livestock to disease attacks. These often live on or inside the animals. For a healthy and productive herd, a farmer should put measures to […]

Large Chicken Breeds are almost always characterised according to their main production aim. They are kept either as layers, broilers or for dual purposes. Layers are excellent producers of eggs and broilers are […]

Mastitis is a common illness among various types of livestock, rabbits included, and is often detrimental if left untreated for prolonged period of time. To exacerbate this problem, veterinary clinics are quite […]

Some farmer owners often observe that a couple of mature sheep and goats became dull before separating from the mob then tending to walk or fall to one side. Prior to death, they collapsed on one side. On the […]

Foot and Mouth Disease is one of the livestock diseases that a severe and cannot be ignored in Africa. A range of clinical signs may indicate the presence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in pigs.

Typical […]

One of the many important things to keep track of when raising goats is their body condition. Just like every other species of animal including us as humans, goats are better off achieving and maintaining an […]

Honey bees currently face three difficult challenges to their survival, a lack of quality nutrition, ubiquitous pesticides in the environment, and the scourge of the varroa mite. Beekeepers can have some positive […]

After hatching, chicks take longer time for them to start feeding on their own. Thus, poultry farmers are encouraged to give chicks liquid paraffin ( not the petroleum based paraffin which is termed as […]

As a farmer, your goal in life is not to become a matador. Nobody wants to be a victim of a cow attack. It could be very painful, dangerous, and deadly.

The best way to avoid a cow attack is to prevent […]

If your goats are biting and scratching, suspect lice. The easiest place to spot goat lice is just behind the foreleg, directly on the skin. Goat lice are very common in cold months, and finding them does not […]

Can pigs and goats live together? At first glance this seems like a yes or no question. However, it is not as clear-cut as that and as such it is best to look at both sides. After having done that we shall draw a […]

Pregnant ewes can sometimes experience complications during the labour process. When not recognised and handled timeously, these may cause great harm to both the ewe and the lamb. The normal lambing process […]

Rabbit rearing for meat is probably one of the best ideas you will have if you have plans to improve your own food production. On top of having and maintaining your own vegetable garden, you can have a rabbitry […]

Social enrichment for your Goats Enrichment is often thought of as an “extra” or optional provision for goats. Farm managers are understandably focused on providing the food, wat […]

Taking in Pigs at an animal farm means committing to a high quality of care for their whole lives, protecting them from injury and disease wherever possible. If you take in pigs, this includes providing regular s […]

Bumble foot is a bacterial infection that causes necrotic lesions on footpads, or less commonly, on hocks and toes of chicken. It can be superficial (not deep) to deep. 

It is characterized by inflammation and […]

Social enrichment may seem obvious but it is important to mention. Sheep are social animals and it is important that they have access to other sheep. Of course, there are times when this isn’t possible, due to me […]

Aggression in cows and bulls is influenced by internal and external factors. Some of them are genetically inclined to be aggressive. While others become aggressive due to fear, mishandling, and other similar […]

Of the many things to pay attention to while rearing rabbits, their diet is particularly important. The stomach of a rabbit is sensitive; give rabbits the wrong type of food, and they can become ill. While they c […]

The chickens Crop is a muscular pouch located on the right side of a birds lower neck or upper breast area. The Crop is purely a storage organ and no actual digestion takes place although it does moisten and mix […]