Docking is the intentional removal of part of an animal’s tails or, sometimes, ears. The term cropping is more commonly used in reference to the cropping of ears, while docking more commonly but not exclusively […]

For honey bees to produce honey, they consume pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers. Honey bees are attracted to gardens and fields that offer a variety of flowering vegetation.

Pollen, a powdery […]

If you watch a pig for a long enough amount of time, you will notice certain behaviors that are common amongst the species. This could be ways in which they conduct themselves, such as types of movement or the way […]

A big part of animal care is disease mitigation and prevention. Regardless of the type of animal you own, be it a cat, dog, horse, or goat, illness and disease are issues with which you may be faced. The best case […]

Omphalitis is a disease responsible for a lot of chick deaths during the first week of life. Also referred to as Mushy Chick Disease or Navel Ill, Omphalitis is essentially a navel-yolk sack infection in which a […]

When you are deciding which breed of cattle you should start out farming with, you should consider several things.

1. Beef or Dairy?Of course, you can slaughter any breed of cattle and get a decent side of […]

Scours is the cattleman’s term for severe, watery diarrhea that usually affects calves. Scours is the primary cause of death for calves younger than a month old. When you see a calf beginning to scour, quick […]

Rabbit meat is more than just a delicacy, nutritionists say. Muniirah Mbabazi, a nutritionist and lecturer at Makerere University School of Health Science, says rabbit meat is tastier than chicken.

“Rabbit i […]

Those who own small acreage may wonder about grazing multiple species of animals on their land. Perhaps you have a few cows and wonder if you can add a sheep to the mix. Or maybe you have some brushy patches on […]

There are many turkey breeds available throughout the world. But not nearly as many turkey breeds as there are chicken breeds or duck breeds. Although, there are still enough varieties to choose from. Some of […]

Every cattle owner should know a few basic health facts about cows. Understanding the vital signs of a normal, healthy cow will help you diagnose and treat basic illnesses in your cows. Additionally, if you do […]

Chicken keeping is becoming popular gradually in both urban and suburban areas for fresh food supply and also for fun. And the presence of roosters in the city is become increasingly common. If you are an existing […]

At what age to prefer to purchase pigs? Whether you prefer young piglets or animals near to butchering age, it is key to know the age of the animals you buy. In most cases, a reputable seller will provide you with […]

When the goal is reproductive success, it is essential to give the necessary support care to create a healthy breeding animal. In order to provide such care, there are several avenues that should be pursued as […]

If you want a better beef herd, you can’t keep just any old cow. Culling cows will greatly increase the efficiency of your herd because you can replace a poorly performing cow with a better cow.

There are […]

Often one of the first things a new chicken owner wants to do is let the flock out to free-range. One of the joys of owning chickens is doing other chores as they interact with each other, you, and their […]

Whereas most of Ugandans take part in agriculture as a source of employment opportunity and livelihood, the activity is hindered by various risks and uncertainties drawing back its productivity.

Being an […]