Rabbit snuffles is one of the most popular illnesses in animals. In fact, it is found in up to 10% of rabbits which appear normal. Snuffles is a bacterial infection in rabbits caused by more than one sort of bacteria but the most common one being Pasteurella multocida. Other common bacteria for rabbit snuffles are …
Pig production is one of the most lucrative livestock production businesses in the world. There are at least two billion pigs alive globally. Pigs are primarily kept for their meat and there are many pig breeds in existence. It becomes essential to know what the best pig breeds for meat are. We shall be dealing with …
The practise of assigning units of lands for specific periods of time is referred to as stocking rate. It is considered as the most important management decision in animal farming. Stocking density plays a critical role in optimising forage performance and maintaining animal outcome while ensuring excellent health and production of livestock. Farmers must therefore …
Sheep and chickens can live together and this is because chickens get along with most farm animals, even though they have a dominant pecking order within their own flocks. Free range chickens go about their business happily foraging as long as the farm animals that are around do not tramp down or harm them. Benefits …
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 …
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 …
The world’s increasing demand for livestock products creates pressure on the agricultural community. For this reason, farmers are actively seeking for ways to increase production in a bid to meet this rapidly increasing demand. That being said, a common consideration is whether cows can give birth to twins thus doubling production and profitability. Results from …
The ever growing agricultural industry puts a strain on feed resources. Consequentially, livestock feed costs have skyrocketed to a point where some farmers are unable to provide animals with a constant supply of good quality feed. Studies indicate that livestock feed prices are expected to double over the next few years. As such, there is …
It is a common practise to supplement forage dietary plans with other feed stuff in order to increase production. This is because the nutritional value of grass forage differs in relation to environmental factors and type of vegetation. Some forages are highly nutritious and so cows can survive on grass alone whereas some are deficient …
Pregnant ewes can sometimes experience complications during the labour process. When not recognised and handled timeously, these may cause great harm to both the ewe and the lamb. The normal lambing process involves the cervix of the ewe being fully dilated through a series of contracting and relaxing muscles of the uterine against the cervix …
