Hooves is the horny structure that covers the lower part of the feet and makes contact with the ground in hoofed animals. Cattle, goats, sheep and pigs all have hooves. Hooves suffer from a number of diseases and […]

Deworming by drenching is among farm health operations that farmers carry out on their own but one that can be fatal if not done the correct way. That may not be the only issue though; if not appropriately done, […]

Recognizing when your rabbit is lonely, distressed, or sick can be tough, but doing so is crucial to their survival. No farmer would like to loose an animal to disease especially in their watch. Rabbits can’t adv […]

It’s important to recognise that litter size or numbers can be affected by a whole range of factors, including breed, genetics, nutrition, timing of mating and conditions, stress, and disease. Consider each of t […]

Grain overload is common in cattle, goats and sheep and occurs when animals suddenly eat large amounts of grain. When ingested suddenly, the grains ferment and results in production of lactic acid. This leads to […]

The consequences of drop in body temperature are quite dramatic. Although day-old chicks are able to deal with a relatively large range of body temperatures, as are all newborn animals, they will – if the correct […]

If goats are housed so that they can get out of the wind and stay dry (and they’re receiving adequate nutrition and health care), then they generally tolerate temperatures that are cold without issue.

Even in […]

Due to its primary effect on feed intake, the thermal environment can have a tremendous effect on both growth rate and feed efficiency in growing pigs. Thus, the thermal environment also can affect the […]

Beak trimming is the removal of part of the top and bottom beak of a bird. It is also called “debeaking”, although this term is inaccurate as only part of the beak is removed. It is an animal husbandry practice […]

Aberdeen Angus
If you want to keep cattle for beef or improve the local breeds like Zebu and Sahiwal, then you need to consider the Aberdeen Angus.

This cattle is naturally polled, therefore, you do not need […]

Pigs that are growing slowly or not putting on weight will have a negative impact on farm profitability, with every extra day needed to feed them eating into farm profits. Poor growth and condition may be […]

Different rabbits attain maturity at different ages depending on their sex and breed. For example, the male New Zealand rabbits start producing viable sperm by the age of 6 months which is a sign of maturity. The […]

It is important that you recognise any changes in the rabbit’s behaviour or signs of stress.

Relaxed and content rabbits will have a normal appetite, will sit or lay outstretched and be content to approach o […]

Clay poultry house warmer gives relief to farmers who do not have electricity or who want to cut on costs in raising chicks. The warmer resembling a traditional cooking pot is filled up with lit charcoal pieces […]

Dry sows and gilts should be fed 2.5kg a day of sow and weaner meal before they are mated.

Those being prepared for mating should be given an extra kilo per day one week before mating and one week after […]

When it comes to the well-being of your cattle, everything counts, from the feed you use to the way the cattle trough is designed, how much time the animals spend outdoors, and so on. Whether you have a small or […]

Goats are fantastic animals, and can provide milk, meat and money for the rural families that keep them. Here are a few reasons why a farmer new in livestock rearing should invest in goats in eastern A […]

Sheep need dry climate. It has no problem with low temperatures during the rainy season. But the relative humidity in the rainy season should not be high. Hence low rainfall area is good for sheep farming. Hilly […]

Every farmer looks forward to a healthy flock, however at times farmers have had an experience where their birds fight and peck at each other. Below are a few things you can do to stop it from happening. Keeping […]

We all hope that things go quietly and easily for our sows when they’re farrowing. But what about when things aren’t going quite as they should? We’ve spent some time discussing how to lower piglet mortality rates […]