7 Best Methods or Systems of Identifying Farm Animals
A livestock farmer is expected to establish the identity of an animal as soon as the animal is born or some days after birth. A lot of farmers have ignored …
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Broiler Finisher Feed Formula
Broiler finisher feed is the feed or diet that is specifically formulated and given to broiler chickens in the final stage or phase of their growth, typically when they are …
Layer Feed Formulation & Formula
Layer feed formulation involves the selection of ingredients and their proportions to create a balanced diet for egg-laying chickens. The dietary needs of layers change as they progress through different …
Grower Feed Formula & Nutritional Composition
What is Grower Feed? Grower feed is the type of feed given to laying chickens from when they are 8 weeks old until they are ready to start producing and …
6 Merits of Grasscutter / Cane Rat Farming
There are a lot of reasons why you need to keep and raise grasscutters or cane rats. Apart from the fact that they are easy to raise, they are also …
Vaccination Schedule for Broilers and Turkeys
Vaccination is very important in livestock production, especially in poultry production. Poultry farmers should vaccinate their flock (broiler, pullets, layers, turkeys, duck, geese, etc.) against diseases to avoid losing them …
A Beginner’s Guide to Rabbit Farming
Rabbit farming is the process of breeding, fattening and reproducing rabbits, economically to obtain the maximum benefit in the sale of its products and by-products. Rabbit production is little exploited …
Top 6 Easy to Raise Farm Animals
Humans started the domestication of animals many years ago. These animals were used for food, power and clothing then and even up till today. The animals that were first domesticated …
The Importance of Water to Livestock Animals
Water is important, especially to man and animals. It is the responsibility of a livestock keeper or breeder to provide adequate, clean, and pathogen-free water to the animals. One importance …
Brooding in Poultry – Definition, Types & How to Brood
What is Brooding in Poultry Production? Brooding is defined as the management of chicks from one day old to about 8 weeks of age, and it involves the provision of …