Poultry farming has increased significantly amongst small and commercial farmers alike within the last few decades. The wide spread of poultry farming brings about concerns regarding an effective yet cost effective dietary plan for chicken. Poultry diet is imperative to having a healthy, thriving flock and so farmers are continuously in search of an ideal …
Most animal species have some form of superior vision that allows them to see in the dark. Similarly, cows can see in the dark as well. This allows them to efficiently manoeuvre and survive in varied environments. Experts in livestock farming point out that it is important for farmers to understand all aspects of livestock …
The rapid increase in cattle rearing has led to much focus on cows and their overall well-being. This includes every aspect of the animal including the colour of their eyes. The answer to the question regarding the eye colour of cows is often dark. However, in extremely rare cases, cows can have blue eyes. Due …
Milk plays a crucial role in the life of all animal species, right from birth. It is rich in nutrients necessary for health, development and production. Although this is not a popular practise, cows drink their own milk for a number of reasons. In fact, due to its higher nutritional profile, some farmers provide it …
Lambing is a crucial process in sheep farming as it determines the success of the entire agricultural venture. The process requires skill and knowledge about the signs of lambing. This is necessary in the efficient management of lambing to ensure minimal mortality. In fact, higher lambing percentages have been proven to be positive for productivity …
Lambs can be bottle fed due a number of reasons, the common one being due to loss of mothers. Orphan lambs are often bottle fed as a means to ensure that they consume sufficient colostrum for growth and development. After a certain period of time, they are introduced to solid feedstuff usually comprising of forage, …
Lambing is the process of giving birth to lambs. It usually takes place after 5 months of pregnancy. A healthy ewe is characterised by a normal, unaided birth. Difficulty during the birthing process is often a sign of high stress or abortion. Abortion occurs due to a variety of reasons including infection and poor dietary …
Scientific evidence shows that giving chicken feed to pigs is a safe and common practice all over the world because there is very little difference between the contents of chicken feed and pig feed. However, in as much as it is safe, it can not be used as the main source of food for pigs …
Nutrition is of the utmost importance in livestock keeping. Similar to humans, the production, health and the overall well-being of sheep is largely determined by the type of feed provided. For this reason, nutrition management is an essential aspect of breeding sheep. The need for a skilful feeding system has become even more pronounced due …
Ruminants are known for their superior ability to feed on a wide variety of plants, including those considered to as toxic. This is because they have some form of tolerance to some toxic compounds. The same applies to sheep as they also have a digestive system consisting of four compartments, thus being part of the …
