Cattle farming is a common farming activity across the world. It is characterised by increased investments in livestock feed which is usually either bought or cultivated in farms. Most countries in recent years have experienced drought thus affecting the ability of farmers to cultivate livestock feed. To exacerbate this situation, cattle feed is expensive thus …
Most countries have experienced continuous droughts within the past years which has led to grain shortages. Deficiency in grain feed has become a major threat to the animal industry which competes with humans for grains. Due to these grain shortages, there is less grain feed available for animals and therefore the cost of grain is …
Quail is a member of the Phasianidae family. It is a small, stocky bird that is hardy in nature and well adaptable to varied conditions. Quail is grown for its eggs and meat; it is considered as highly nutritional. With the current world craze for nutritional and healthy meat options, quails are on demand on …
Goats are one of the most lucrative livestock production domains. They have a gestation period of about 150 days and have a lifespan of as many as 18 years. They can grow to weigh as much as 140 kilograms though weight can range from as low as 20 kilograms. Goats are generally hassle free and …
Yorkshire pigs are the most popular breed in the world. This has been attributed to their excellent genetic potential for high production. The Yorkshire breed was developed in the York county of England in the 19th century, hence the name Yorkshire. The name was later changed to ‘Large White’ but Yorkshire has remained widely used …
Goat hoof trimming is a vital part of livestock management. Trimming goat hooves should be done on a regular basis to determine if there are any hoof problems. Overgrown hooves expose goats to lameness and infections that can spread among the herd. In fact, goats with overgrown hooves are susceptible to joint/tendon problems and arthritis, …