Most pigs are kept in poor hygienic and stressful conditions that lead to slow development, low weight gain and diseases. Pig feeding and general management is a real challenge to most pig farmers in the […]

A meat goat enterprise creates cash income from the sale of extra kids and culled adults. When starting, a good understanding of goats and the goat market will enable you to adapt a suitable production plan that […]

Dorper sheep is a breed that adapts well to tough climatic conditions and matures faster than the ordinary sheep is enjoying fanatical uptake by farmers especially due to its low fat quality meat with farmers […]

In raising meat rabbits, there are so many ways to do this according to your preference. There are so many rabbit information out there to plan and get an idea on how to raise it, but here are simple ideas for the […]

Do seasonal changes play a role in the health status of pigs? Yes they do affect the health of your pigs.

The weather and the changing seasons can play an important role in the health status of pigs. They’re m […]

There are several causes of abortion in goats. It could be diseases (and there are several that cause abortion), nutritional causes or due to deficiencies.

Once this happens, please seek the services of your […]

Farmers can make up to Ug Shs600,000 net profit in seven months from one pig by following a simple commercial exclusive feeding routine and other management practices.
Exclusive use of feeds gives uniform […]

There are many goat breeds in Uganda including Mubende, Savannah, Boer, Saanen and Toggenburg in Uganda with each reared for a different purpose.
Dr Nicholas Ssebunya, a veterinary officer and farm manager at […]

Every morning Jackie Mutesi had to take the last step out of her house, her heart ached as she heard her children cry.
She was a new mother and the children needed her attention. This left her perplexed, […]

Colostrum has an important function providing the piglet with a maternally derived, passive immunity after birth.

It is also the main source of nutrients and growth-promoting peptides for intestinal […]

Poultry farming is one of the most popular types of farming practiced in the country. This is due to the huge demand of eggs and chicken meat products which has a ready market.

Waste from poultry farming is […]

If the goat’s feet have been neglected for some time, and the toes are very long it is usually not practical to try to bring them back to normal in one trimming. It is generally better to trim the feet a little, […]

The keeping of accurate records is absolutely essential for the success of any pig enterprise. The pig farm records must be simple, reliable and relevant to enable you evaluating the farm […]

Ducks are domesticated birds that are reared for their meat and eggs like chicken and other poultry. But in Uganda, few farmers have embraced the rearing of ducks, with many opting to rear other types of […]

Lambing and kidding, like calving, are natural processes which normally take place without help. Observation is required in case there are any difficulties. Sheep and goats, unlike cattle and buffalo, may […]

Many foot and leg problems in goats are either caused by a lack of trimming or improper trimming techniques. The amount of time between trimmings depends on many factors, such as type of terrain, the goat’s age, […]

The first stage to raising healthy chicken is deciding why you want chickens. Some people start a small flock of chickens purely for the eggs, others for meat and some choose to keep them as therapy chickens. […]

Keep costs down.
Starting small and growing while learning can save you a lot of money. Farmers in Uganda tend to associate large scale with bigger profits, which is usually wrong. One acre of well-managed banana […]

The most important part of owning goats is keeping them healthy, and the best way to do this is to examine them regularly and act fast when you see a problem developing. Look at each goat at least twice a […]

Rabbits are very cute and loving pets to have around but as a rabbit owner, you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. While they may look cute and adorable, there is a lot of work that goes around to […]