At 22 weeks, the pigs (now called baconers) require a higher feed ration as they are about to attain the market liveweight of between 80-90kg.

At this stage the farmer should give them 2.5 – 2.75kg of feed p […]

Nutrients are a vital part of a goat’s life and as such, it is up to us to ensure they are getting what they need. One nutrient in particular with which some goats struggle is copper. This is in large part […]

Typically, when I think of feeding colostrum, I think of a dairy farm. However, it is just as important to make sure newborn calves are getting adequate colostrum on a beef operation as it is on a dairy […]

One of the earliest signs that your Rabbit isn’t healthy is the sight, smell, shape, and consistency of rabbit droppings. Knowing the differences between normal and abnormal rabbit poop is vital for quickly as […]

It is every farmers dream and desire to have a growing flock, all animals healthy and reproducing. However, infertilityin both Rams and Ewes could kill this dream. There are anumber of factors that cause […]

Nairobi sheep disease (NSD) is a tickborne viral disease of sheep and goats characterized by fever and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, abortion, and high mortality. The disease was first identified near Nairobi, […]

Goat fattening is nothing but “intensive feeding of goats in feedlots to slaughter weight with adequate fat deposit (finish)”. More goat farmers are showing interest in this as it generates quick inc […]

Farmer need to build and expand sizes of their guinea fowl flocks by incubating eggs. There are two main methods; You may use natural and artificial incubation. For small scale producers natural incubation is […]

Homeostasis is the tendency of a body to maintain a stable internal environment in response to changes in external conditions. On a very hot day, for example, an animal will instinctively seek to maintain […]

Calves should be fed milk at approximately 10% of their body weight. Milk can be mixed with other dairy products (whey or skim milk) at this stage and should be fed at body temperature. Commercial milk replacers […]

Humans make mistakes everywhere and learn from them. There are small mistakes that we laugh over, dust ourselves, take lessons and move on ensuring and swearing they will never again happen under our watch. […]

Trace nutrients are only needed in small quantities; farmers may think they are inconsequential judging from their minute quantities on the ingredient list but these micro-nutrients play an equally important role […]

When a chicken faces extreme conditions such as excessive heat, its body’s defence mechanisms kick in, resulting in stress. Other stressors include a very low ambient temperature, a high ammonia level in the p […]

Much like the common advice given to humans, it’s important to regularly check the health of sheep with a routine physical examination rather than waiting until they’re showing signs of distress or illness. Not […]

No one wants to see Rabbits eating their own poop. However, this is a normal behavior for rabbits and a vital part of their digestive process. In fact, what rabbits are consuming is not actual feces, but s […]

Due to their typically thicker coats, goats require close examination to reveal potential ailments and injuries that you may not notice through a cursory observation. By paying regular attention to the herd, you […]

One important thing to keep in mind with pigs is that they are both very strong and very curious. Thus, it’s important to make sure that the indoor space you’re providing them with is strong enough to with […]

Organophosphates are chemicals used to kill insects on plants and animals. They are purely for external use but can sometimes be ingested by animals, resulting in poisoning. Organophosphate poisoning is […]

1. Pigs are dirty animals: 

If you say pigs are dirty, you are likely not to take care of their houses (pigsty) and this will expose them to many diseases and directly abuse its welfare. On the contrary, p […]

If any animal on the farm property has foot rot, the bacterium will now live in the soil. It’s important to keep shelters dry so goats do not bring disease in.

Not all limping is a foot rot symptom. Examine t […]