10 Basic Criteria for Culling Cattle
Culling cattle is the process of selecting and removal of undesirable, unproductive or poorly performing cattle from a herd. It is a very important process in the beef industry, as …
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Listeriosis in Goats and Cattle
Listeriosis is a serious contagious bacterial disease that affects many different species of animals, including goats, sheep and cattle. It can cause severe health problems in goats, including abortion, pneumonia, …
Common Reasons Why a Cow won’t Produce Milk
Understanding common reasons why a cow won’t produce milk will help you avoid the volatility of operating a dairy farm. There are many factors that you won’t have any control …
Dermatophilosis (Kirchi) in Animals – Effects, Treatment & Control
Dermatophilosis, called Kirchi in Nigeria, is a zoonotic skin and bacterial disease caused by Dermatophilus congolensis or D. congolensis. This infection is characterized by the formation of hard crusts that …
Grass Tetany (Hypomagnesemia) in Cattle
Grass tetany, also known as hypomagnesemia tetany, is a metabolic disorder of ruminants, associated with low levels of magnesium (Mg) in the blood of animals due to its lack in …
Feed Formulas for Dairy Animals
The following feed formula can be used to formulate feed for dairy cattle or any other dairy (milk) animals. They guarantee improved milk production.
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 …
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.
7 Most Common Calving Mistakes to Avoid
A lot of calves (offspring of cattle) are increasingly dying of preventable deaths, which according to Dairy Research Centre, could be prevented through better or enhanced management practices. The primary …