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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Poultry feeds are available with several types of medications for preventing or treating diseases. Coccidiostats and/or antibiotics are the two most common medications added to feeds.
Coccidiosis is hard to […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Line breeding is the process of breeding closely related animals, usually father to daughter or mother to son, in an effort to improve individual traits.
Inbreeding is the same as line breeding but the an […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Many first time farmers find a problem selecting goat breeds that are suitable for them. Below are some of the goat breeds reared around the world.
Saanen Goat Breed
Saanen goat breed is one of the most […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Producing beef cattle on a small farm does not require elaborate or expensive infrastructure. Cattle do well outdoors under widely differing weather conditions and you can allow them access to an open-air pole […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Because it occurs on a large scale every year, habitual abortion is one of the most important threats to the goat industry. On some farms, up to 50% of the goats may have aborted in the past.
Habitual abortion […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Running a successful poultry operation, even one aimed at feeding you and your family, can be quite difficult even when things run smoothly. But it can become very tough indeed if you have to deal with sickly […]
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Karren Komuhimbo wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Behavioral problems in Sheep
Lamb Stealing: Ewes can steal the lambs of others before their own parturition and then reject their own lamb when it is born. Lambs seek out […] -
Charles Walugembe replied to the topic What is the social behaviour of goat? in the forum Behavior and herd management 6 years, 3 months ago
Goats have a reputation for being stubborn and misbehaved; but if you understand their behaviour, it can be far easier to manage their behaviours. Goats are naturally a herd animal and a solitary goat may need company of a human or other animal.
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Charles Walugembe replied to the topic Can i feed my animals on silage only? in the forum Pastures and feeds 6 years, 3 months ago
Of course, dairy cows require lots of energy to preserve body condition and maximise milk yields. High quality silage is an abundant source of energy, protein and fibre that aids rumen health. Not bad for a bunch of old grass, is it? In comparison to hay, silage preserves more nutrients from the original pasture
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Darius Zimbe started the topic Can i feed my animals on silage only? in the forum Pastures and feeds 6 years, 3 months ago
Would like to know if feeding my cows on silage only is okay.
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Darius Zimbe started the topic What is the social behaviour of goat? in the forum Behavior and herd management 6 years, 3 months ago
Am interested in raising goats but would first want to know what their social life is.
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Darius Zimbe replied to the topic What are the basics for a cattle shade in the forum Animal Housing 6 years, 3 months ago
Calves (all breeds) should also be considered, they should be housed in groups from 2 to 4 months of age, should have 30 square feet per animal and 40 square feet from 4 to 8 months of age. Calves 3 to 8 months of age need 4 inches of bunk space.
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Darius Zimbe replied to the topic What are the basics for a cattle shade in the forum Animal Housing 6 years, 3 months ago
First and foremost, Cow sheds can be arranged in a single row if the numbers of cows are small. Say less than 10 or in a double row if the herd is a large one. Ordinarily, not more than 80 to 100 cows should be placed in one building.
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Darius Zimbe replied to the topic Best diary goat breeds in the forum Raising dairy goats 6 years, 3 months ago
Toggenburg goats are a good option. Has a good milk characteristics, and its pigmented skin is resistant to bright sunlight. However, some are very hairy, making them prone to overheating in hot climates.
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Karren Komuhimbo wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
When and how to vaccinate your Poultry
Vaccination plays an important part in the health management of the poultry flock. There are numerous diseases that are prevented by vaccinating […] -
Keizah Ntare wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Purpose to keep your Rabbits healthy
There are three key actions you can take to keep your rabbit healthy; Neutering in males removes sexual frustration, makes the rabbit’s urine […] -
Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Farmers need to recognize there will always be health challenges in Piggery. The goal is to resolve those challenges as they arise and not let them become a gradual increase of endemic disease that makes […]
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Keizah Ntare wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
More about de-horning Cattle
Horns in cattle have no place in modern, intensively managed beef production, but problems associated with injury and bruising can be avoided by […] -
Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Rabbits in the cold
Rabbits have a thermoneutral zone (that temperature range at which they can comfortably maintain core temperature without an increase in energy expenditure) that goes to considerably lower […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
Small-scale dairy cattle and pig production play major roles in Uganda’s economy. They provide employment and regular income opportunities along the entire commodity value chain of production, processing and m […]
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