Animal Identification
Animal identification is a process used to identify and track specific animals. It is done for various reasons, including verification of ownership, biosecurity control, and… Read More »Animal Identification
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Artificial Insemination in Animals
Artificial insemination is the preferred method for introducing superior genes from disease-free individuals, thereby improving the production of offspring. It is also useful for breeding… Read More »Artificial Insemination in Animals
Catching and Holding Sheep and Goats Easily
Sheep and goats are integral to many agricultural practices, and handling them effectively is crucial for their health and productivity. Whether it’s for routine health… Read More »Catching and Holding Sheep and Goats Easily
Methods of Dehorning in Animals
Dehorning or disbudding is the practice of removing an animal’s horns or horn buds, depending on the age of the animal and the stage of… Read More »Methods of Dehorning in Animals
Techniques of Heat Detection in Animals
Different signs are carefully studied for the detection of heat. Heat detection aids are essential tools for efficient reproductive management when used in combination with… Read More »Techniques of Heat Detection in Animals
Methods of Milking
The milking process requires several important steps. The purpose of these steps is to elicit optimal milk letdown, minimize the chances of a cow contracting… Read More »Methods of Milking
Identification of Milking Utensils
The milk secreted from a cow’s udder is usually sterile. However, it invariably becomes contaminated during and after milking by the milker, milking equipment, utensils,… Read More »Identification of Milking Utensils
Pawpaw Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
The pawpaw, also known as papaya, belongs to a small and somewhat unique family comprising four genera. Three of these genera are found in tropical… Read More »Pawpaw Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Ogbono Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Many tree species in the tropics hold significant potential but remain largely unknown to the international market and scientific community, leading to their underutilization. In… Read More »Ogbono Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Cashew Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
The cashew plant, Anacardium occidentale, is native to Central and South America, with its main center of variation in eastern Brazil. Cashew is now grown… Read More »Cashew Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Banana Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
The terms “plantains” and “bananas” are often used interchangeably. They are considered pseudo tree crops because they are essentially large shrubs with soft, false stems.… Read More »Banana Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Guava Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Guava Psidium guayaba is becoming one of the most important fruits in Nigeria. It was not important in the past because it was erroneously believed… Read More »Guava Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Mango Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
This article will guide through the techniques and technologies required in the production of mangoes and post-harvest activities. Mango is one of the most commonly… Read More »Mango Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Citrus Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Citrus species are grown principally for the juices of their fruits and for local consumption. They are rich sources of vitamin C. Citrus cultivation is… Read More »Citrus Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Pineapple Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Pineapple (Ananas comosus), a member of the Bromeliaceae family, is believed to have originated in South America. With the expansion of global trade, its cultivation… Read More »Pineapple Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Grapevine Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
The grapevine was introduced to Nigeria by pilgrims from the Middle East and Christian missionaries from Europe. Previously, grapevine cultivation was limited to a few… Read More »Grapevine Production and Post-Harvest Techniques
Post-Planting Maintenance and Services of A Tree Crop Plantation
You will realize that the maintenance of tree crop farms is an all year round activity. It embraces various operations at different periods of the… Read More »Post-Planting Maintenance and Services of A Tree Crop Plantation
Permanent Transplanting of Tree Crops Into the Field
In our previous articles you have been taught the preparation of the nursery sight, methods of vegetative propagation, nursery management, nursery and field equipment and… Read More »Permanent Transplanting of Tree Crops Into the Field
Vegetative Methods of Propagation in Tree Crops
In the previous article, tree crop propagation was explained as having two methods sexual and asexual (i.e., vegetative propagation). Sexual propagation is limited to a… Read More »Vegetative Methods of Propagation in Tree Crops
Importance and Classification Of Cattle
Cattle, otherwise referred to as large ruminants, are a major source of livelihood for indigenous cattle owners in the tropical regions of Nigeria. Efforts to… Read More »Importance and Classification Of Cattle
Preparation and Management of Tree Crop Nursery
The foundation of Tree crop production is actually the Nursery practices and management. Performance of the orchard or the plantation depends on the quality of… Read More »Preparation and Management of Tree Crop Nursery
