Cannibalism in poultry is a costly and vicious habit that poultry producers cannot afford to ignore.

Cannibalism usually occurs when the birds are stressed by a poor management practice. Once becoming […]

Pigs can get along with different types of animals therefore it is natural to be curious if there are unusual combinations for them such as chickens. Both are common farm animals and should be familiar with each […]

Breed selection programmes for intensive pig production have over many years emphasised productivity and especially product quality i.e fat content over welfare related characteristics, and in particular material […]

Calves reared in groups are more social, confident and show less fear than calves reared in single boxes or in isolation.

Early learning and increase in solid feed consumption, greater access to space and […]

Pregnancy toxemia is a metabolic disorder of pregnant ruminants (pre-parturition) caused by abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, which occurs in the final stages of pregnancy. This condition is closely […]

When you go out to collect eggs in the morning, chances are a feeling of elation overcomes you at each egg found. Knowledge that your hens are happy and healthy is reinforced by each egg you come across. If there […]

Castration, or the removal of the testicles, is carried out on the male pig which is not needed for breeding. If the blood vessel to the testicle is cut straight through, or pulled, heavy bleeding can occur. […]

Extreme heat is stressful to livestock, as well as people. Some livestock (and people) tolerate heat better than others. Sheep and goats tend to be less susceptible to heat stress than swine and cattle. Hair sheep […]

The adverse effects of heat stress on beef cattle are seen at higher temperature–humidity index compared with dairy cattle. These differences are due to breeds characteristics, production, metabolism, feeding p […]

Most rabbits live either outdoors or in rabbitries that are not heated or air-conditioned. Therefore, it is important to understand the effects of weather on a rabbit’s needs and comfort and how to best manage t […]

Goats like to stay at height above the ground. But sheep are happy to stay on the ground. A shed is necessary to shelter the sheep during the rainy season and at night. Go for low cost or systematic high cost shed […]

Many livestock owners are already familiar with the principles of rotational grazing.  Rabbit owners who are just starting to think about keeping their rabbits on pasture, may not be as familiar with these […]

If you are planning to artificially inseminate your cows, you must have an accurate idea of when your cows go in heat. Even if you don’t plan on using AI for breeding, knowing when your cow is in heat can give you […]

Kienyeji chicken is a breed that was first produced by Kenya Agricultural Research Foundation (Kari). It is a new breed of indigenous chicken that offers better yield called KARI Kienyeji chicken

The breed […]

Newborn goat kids require special attention to their neonatal nutrition and sanitation to avoid any health challenges that may negatively impact their chances of growing to be a healthy, productive adult. […]

Commercial goat farming business is not a new idea. People are raising goats for profit from a long time ago. Among the traditional agribusiness ideas, goat farming is comparatively more profitable than other […]

Feeding Dairy goats properly is a very important aspect of raising dairy goats. Since it is high in protein, Alfalfa is a good choice for dairy goats if they are producing milk because it promotes excellent milk […]

A Kuroiler Chicken is a chicken breed with indigenous traits which grows faster and lays more eggs than the local chicken, this chicken breed has been introduced in Uganda.  Kuroilers were first successfully […]

Beef cattle production is certainly a challenging undertaking, especially for beginners, perhaps the reason why many people go for dairy farming, which they consider easy as they can readily learn from other […]

For a successful business in Piggery , the basics have to be in place. What are they and what would be the suitable production system!

All piggery sites must have a good water supply,It is one of the first […]