Joint ill in calves is a secondary effect to navel ill. As such, in order to understand the recovery process of infected calves there is need for farmers to fully comprehend the main cause of the infection. Navel ill is basically a term used to refer to a variety of infections that affect the umbilicus […]
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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
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The term founder is often used interchangeably with lamination. This is because both conditions are related. Founder is basically the inflammation of the lamina that encompasses the foot bone in a lacy network. This condition is known to cause devastating pain and possibly permanent damage to the foot. Cows suffering from founder often experience deformity
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The need to provide cows with alternative feed sources such as zucchini has been exacerbated by the continuous increase in livestock feed beyond the capability of most farmers. The consequence of this challenge being lower production levels thus failure to effectively meet the global demand for meal and milk. Zucchini has been grown for decades
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In recent years, the agricultural community has witnessed an increasing demand for livestock products. As a matter of fact, the world demand for milk and meat is estimated to increase to approximately 70% by the year 2050. In order for farmers to raise produce and meet this demand, there is need to provide livestock with
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Feed is the most important aspect of livestock farming. It determines the productivity as well the profitability of the farming venture. In fact, feed represents approximately 65 to 70% of the overall pig production costs. This is often beyond the financial capacity of most farmers, particularly those who practice domestic farming. As such, pig feed
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Livestock farming has grown tremendously over the past few years placing great strain on resources. Consequentially, the cost of feed has increased drastically. While other livestock producers are facing challenges in providing constant supply of a well-balanced dietary plan, the upside of rearing pigs is that they are generally not picky thus can feed on
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Hocks are susceptible to a number of injuries that can cause swelling. If the hock rubs against a hard surface for prolonged periods of time the skin might break. Depending on the hardness of the surface, this may damage blood supply and in severe cases cause ulceration or open sore. Any break in skin allows
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The increasing demand for livestock products has created a great amount of pressure for farmers to improve on production. In order to achieve this, cows have to be provided with well-balanced dietary plans that allow for timely growth and development, health maintenance, reproduction, production as well as their overall performance. As such, since vetch is
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As with people and various other species, a nutritious diet is of the essence in livestock health. It basically allows for a healthy flock that is highly productive. As such, in order to increase production levels, it is necessary to ensure that sheep are provided with a nutrition plan that satisfies their nutritional requirements. Forage
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