Water is a critical ingredient in feedlot farming because it is a major nutrient for the cattle and is also used for maintaining hygiene.

A beef cow requires at least 40 litres of water per day and this may […]

It is important to take good care of kids so as to reduce mortalities and improve kid growth rate. A reduction in kid mortality translates into an increase in flock size and consequently the increase in […]

Rabbits exhibit a wide range of personality traits. Certain breeds are known for having specific characters. Depending on what traits a breed is known for, rabbits of that kind may only be suitable for certain […]

Management of Does (Females)
Young females should be mated as from the age of 12 months. Good nutrition ensures that the animal grows faster and ready for mating. It also increases fertility and litter size. If […]

Housing will probably be your most expensive outlay. There is always the possibility of buying second hand cages, or making your own. There are some rabbit breeders who hang the cages in unused sheds, and others […]

Local chicken is a broad name used for indigenous chicken breeds in Uganda, mostly reared in the village under the free-range method. They are also referred to as village chicken or road runners in other […]

Many Ugandans have taken on Kuroiler chicken rearing for both eggs and meat. This is because Kuroiler chicken breed which has indigenous traits, grows faster and lays more eggs than local chicken. However, some […]

A week before arrival:

• The brooder and all equipment must have been cleaned, disinfected and rested for 10 days prior to preparation. You will have to chose Viruchoc disinfectant, the wide spectrum and h […]

Heat detection is conducted early in the morning or late in the afternoon when it is cool. Once a gilt is observed to be in heat it has to be serviced there and then. A sow observed to be in heat is not serviced […]

The nutritional requirement of rabbits, as is the case in other mammals, varies according to age and productive performance. To obtain effective feeding efficiency, diets should be formulated to meet the needs of […]

As a farmer, your major goal should be to maximise the income you earn from your venture just like any other business person targets. While doing so, many farmers, especially newbies tend to want to work along […]

When we see rabbits, we imagine docile animals contentedly hopping around. For the most part, this is an accurate portrayal. However, if one rabbit annoys or irritates another rabbit, a fight can break o […]

Pelleting pig feeds can support improvements in management and pig performance. When should you consider a pelleted diet versus a meal diet for your pigs? Always weigh the cost of pelleting feeds to the potential […]

To best transition chicks into a flock, provide comfort, care and complete nutrition from day one. A chick never gets over a bad start. The actions farmers take before chicks arrive and the care you provide in t […]

Goat fencing is considered as one of the most important factors to consider before starting a goat farm (along with providing good quality feed and a good shelter). A good goat fencing system not only help to keep […]

Grazing management plans play a key role in determining fencing selection. Decades ago, once the fence posts were in the ground and the woven or strand wire was run, the animals were simply turned out. Pastures […]

Poultry farmers have been tipped on actionable and implementable behavioural changes at the slaughtering node of the poultry value chain.

This was during a two-day stakeholder dialogue to improve the poultry […]

Any cattle farming business when done in a proper and in scientific manner with effective business plan leads to success. In almost every cattle keeping part of Uganda, cattle farmers are having lack of k […]

The profitability of goat operations is largely reliant on successful reproduction programs. The number of kids raised and weaned successfully ultimately determine the profitability of the operation.

Small r […]