The Importance of Keeping Farm Animals
Animal domestication is the result of a long and complicated process that occurred 12,000 years ago. Today, there are over millions of chickens, turkeys, cows, pigs, sheep and goats being …
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Fowl Pox in Chickens and Turkeys
Fowl pox is a common disease in domestic birds such as chickens or turkeys, but the truth is that it can affect other species. Although the animal may generally recover, the most serious …
Cannibalism in Poultry: Signs, Causes and Solutions
Cannibalism in poultry is one of the problems that poultry keepers sometimes encounter. This problem can end up causing great productive and economic losses if it is not dealt with …
How to Boost or Increase Egg Production
The egg is a fundamental part of the diet of many people because it is a food with proteins of excellent quality and rich in nutrients. This has caused a great …
Castration of Animals: Merits and Methods
Castration is simply the destruction or removal of the testes, epididymis, and a part of the spermatic cord from a male animal, e.g. ram, buck, boar and bull. It is …
7 Ways to Manage Odors in Pig or Chicken Farms
Undoubtedly, the pervasive challenge linked with raising chickens and pigs is keeping the pungent odors emanating from the chicken or pig pens from getting worse or even totally eradicating them.
Livestock Farming – Definition, Benefits and Types
What is Livestock Farming? Livestock farming is simply the management and breeding of domestic, livestock or farm animals for the purpose of obtaining their meat and products (milk, eggs, leather, …
Biosecurity and Sanitation Practices in Livestock Farms
Health management and biosecurity are very important in livestock production. Both need to be carried out to prevent unnecessary mortality, revenue loss due to death and raising unwholesome animals for …
10 Signs of Heat in Farm Animals
Generally, in the animal kingdom, except in higher primates like apes, bamboos, etc., female animals have a particular period when they willingly allow mating with the males. This period is …
How to Manage the Health of Animals in a Farm
Good animal husbandry starts with proper health care and management. Livestock production is greatly affected by diseases. Knowing these diseases is important in planning and organizing effective animal healthcare programs. …