Useful Tips on Guinea Pig Names
Once you have picked out your guinea pig and taken him home, you can start the process of going through guinea pig names and picking out the one you like …
A Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Breeds
There are thirteen different recognized guinea pig breeds in the United States. Guinea pig breeds and standards in the U.S. are regulated by the American Cavy Association which is under …
List of Cattle Breeds in the World
What is Cattle? Cattle is a type of domesticated ungulate mammal. That is, they are hoofed animals that are raised by humans for meat, milk or draught. A male cattle …
What is Hydroponic Fodder and How Can It Be Grown?
What is Hydroponic Fodder? Hydroponic fodder is animal feed grown from seeds without soil, and with little water. A week after the seeds have sprouted, the nutritious seedlings will be …
Brief Facts about Nigerian Indigenous (Local) Chickens
Have you ever attempted to know the local breeds of chicken we have in Nigeria? Yes, we have our local chicken breeds in Nigeria and this post will provide some …
Recommended Nigerian Cattle Breeds for Smallholder Dairy (Milk) Production
There are three types of cattle breed. They are Beef Cattle Breeds; Dairy Cattle Breeds; and Dual Purpose Breeds. Beef Cattle are raised or bred mainly for meat (beef) production. …
Vaccination Programme / Schedule for Goat, Sheep & Cattle
The vaccination schedules or programmes for goat, sheep and cattle are presented in the tables below. Administer each vaccine according to what is on the table.
Factors Affecting the Quantity of Milk (Milk Yield)
There are a number of factors that affect the quantity of milk produced or milk yield in animals. They include:
Large White Pig: Facts & Characteristics
History of Large White Pigs A Large White pig (also called Yorkshire) is an exotic breed of pig that has its origin in Yorkshire in England. It is also called …
Heat Stress in Poultry: Causes, Effects, Signs & Solutions
What is Heat Stress? Heat stress is a condition in chickens (and other birds) caused by high temperatures, especially when combined with high relative humidity and low airspeed. Some predisposing …