Many communal farming areas have fallow maize lands that have not been used for years. This […]
Raising Sheep together with Goats
Goats and sheep are small ruminant animals. Both provide meat, milk and wool. Both clear […]
Benefits of shearing before lambing
For improvement in lamb weights and survival, some farmers have mastered the art of shearing […]
Diseases that cause animals to cry
Pinkeye Pinkeye is a bacterial disease spread by flies as they feed on discharges from […]
Causes of Lambing difficulty
Size: Many lambing problems are due to disproportion in the size of the ewe and lamb, […]
Handling lambing time in Sheep
Lambing time brings its share of difficult births. Correct technique in assisting a ewe in […]
Handling Sheep and other domestic animals
Sheep and domestic birds Sheep should have no trouble sharing an outdoor space with birds […]
Keeping Sheep with other domestic animals
If you’re caring for sheep with limited space, you may be wondering how they get […]
Handling Copper poisoning in Sheep
Sheep are particularly susceptible to the toxic effects of excess copper with clinical disease following […]
Guidelines on Foot-bathing sheep
Many farmers wrongly believe routine foot-trimming helps control lameness and promotes better mobility. But it can […]