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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 4 years, 7 months ago
Q fever, also called query fever, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. The bacteria are most commonly found in cattle, sheep, and goats around the world. Humans typically get Q fever […]
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Cattle breed details in the forum Advice on starting something new 4 years, 7 months ago
There is also a module on Jaguza livestock App ( both on play store and Apple store) called decision support. It will help you get good advice.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Bottle calf won't eat. What should I do? in the forum Breeding and Calving 4 years, 7 months ago
Thanks, Charles your advice really did wonder.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic I have rabbits for sale in the forum Market 4 years, 7 months ago
You can aslo try out some schools or universities… they often have practicals disecting rabbits.This is also good market.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Blood scours and ticks in the forum Animal feeding and nutrition 4 years, 7 months ago
Sorry about the condition of your cows. You really need to consider spraying them or dipping them atleast once a month for the start
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Help sick calf in the forum Cattle Livestock Welfare 4 years, 7 months ago
Hope you tries out the advice. Did it work for you?
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Mosquitoes on the farm in the forum Parasites and Predators 4 years, 7 months ago
Thank you all for your insightful advcie
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Adding second charger to a ground in the forum Questions, Tutorials, and Inquiries 4 years, 7 months ago
I think it very possible if you have enough space. You can even have 3 boxes …….however this will also depend on the herd you have.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic New Cattle Farmer in the forum Reproduction and genetics 4 years, 7 months ago
I have tried out Jaguza livestock App. It has module of decision support which will give you some good advice on which breed to have according to your location.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Can pumpkins work as dewormers in the forum Pig diseases & handling 4 years, 7 months ago
Well….i dont i can work independently without any drug. However, you can try it but also seek advice from the vet too. Drugs may be more effective or faster than the pumpkins
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic How to store eggs. in the forum Egg quality & storage 4 years, 7 months ago
Very good advice, guys. It is wise that you don’t keep them long if they are commercial bse they have a time when they get bad
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Can i feed my animals on silage only? in the forum Pastures and feeds 4 years, 7 months ago
It would not be bad especially if you dont have an alternative. But for anything to a good life you have to change the diet for a while. Have them lick some salk, eat peelings from bananas. It will do them good.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Fertilized or unfertilized in the forum Chicken breeding & hatching 4 years, 7 months ago
I one time heard that when the egg was fertilized, at some point during sitting on them, The eggs will solidify in the inside …so when you shake the egg…you will not hear any liquid inside but it will be solid.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Rabbits social behavior in the forum Rabbit behavior & handling 4 years, 7 months ago
Ideally, rabbits that are not littermates and are going to live together should be introduced when they are still young, at about 6 to 12 weeks of age. Unfamiliar rabbits should be introduced gradually, especially if they are adults and one or both rabbits have spent a lot of time isolated from other rabbits.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Piglets bleeding in the forum Pig diseases & handling 4 years, 7 months ago
These sharp teeth may also injure the Sows teeth while breastfeeding. So make sure you cut them off as soon as you can
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 4 years, 7 months ago
What makes a pig in the mud very happy. Mud baths certainly keep pigs cool, a newly published research review finds, but wallowing may also be a sign of well-being in swine.
And since few farmers provide their […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 4 years, 7 months ago
Regular spraying of livestock safeguards against pests such as ticks, tsetse-fly, biting flies, lice and fleas. In the long run the aim is to control the spread of diseases carried by these pests such as Nagana […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 4 years, 7 months ago
A Service of a consultant or an expert is very important to have in order to keep alert of any health issues that may arise. Farm environment should be clean, free from bushes, weeds. A mere or 2 away from the […]
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic When are sheep ready for breeding in the forum Sheep breeding and lambing 4 years, 7 months ago
For some producers, it is commonplace to breed well-grown ewe lambs when they are 7 to 9 months of age. Other producers wait until their ewes are 18 months old before breeding them to lamb as 2 year olds. However, different breeds of sheep reach puberty (sexually maturity) at different ages.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Piglets bleeding in the forum Pig diseases & handling 4 years, 7 months ago
There are some common vices in young piglets such as tail biting. You need to cut their teeth if you have done so to prevent more injuries.
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