How to Prepare a Cow for Calving
There are certain techniques that must be followed when preparing a cow for calving and below are some of those
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There are certain techniques that must be followed when preparing a cow for calving and below are some of those
Read moreThere are about four main breeds of sheep. These are the West Africa Dwarf, Yankasa, Uda and Balami. All are
Read moreThe Situation: Communal grazing of the natural range is the primary source of herd nutrition and there is an inverse
Read moreCattle Feed Supplies: The provision of feed that is adequate both in quantity and quality are available all year round
Read moreCattle resources are mainly concentrated in the Sudan, Southern Guinea, Northern Guinea and the Sahel ecological zones in a descending
Read moreHerding is the practice of caring for roaming groups of livestock over a large area of land and the animals
Read moreCalves meaning: A calf (plural calves) is a young domestic cow or bull. Calves are reared to become adult cattle
Read moreBeef cattle are primarily raised for meat (except dairy cattle, used for milk production). The meat of mature or nearly
Read moreDehorning/disbudding: Horns on animals can and do cause bruises and other injuries to animals. Horns can also be a hazard
Read moreThe Situation: Communal cattle production grazing of the natural range is the primary source of herd nutrition and there is
Read moreCattle production’s long history and milk production was not always the ultimate goal. Keeping cows and oxen for droughting purposes
Read moreHousing is an integral part of management, hence it is of great importance in cattle production. Housing must be well
Read moreThe success of any farm animal production in cattle lies in the ability to reproduce good quality traits which form
Read moreEach group of animals including cattle breeds exhibit characteristic features that makes them stand out or easily identifiable. These characteristics
Read moreFoot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cattle and swine. It also affects sheep,
Read moreThis condition is common with some cows. In fact, I have seen a cow that has to be helped to
Read moreSalt lick is usually given to ruminant animals to supplement for essential minerals needed by their body. Most of the
Read moreCows only produce cow milk after they have given birth, and dairy cows must give birth to one calf per
Read moreWhen some ruminant farmers ask if I can advice their buying a pregnant cow, well I won’t really say is
Read moreWith regards to the reproductive rate of cattle, as a ruminant farmer or an intending ruminant farmer, you need to
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