Ruminants

Keeping hooves short and in good condition is very important because a lame goat will lose condition. Where animals travel across hard or stony ground,… Read More »Hoof Trimming in Sheep and Goat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dairy cattle need proper feeding and care to achieve optimum milk production. Optimal feeding of dairy animals is critical as it affects their growth and… Read More »Effective Management Of Diary Cows

This article will consider the breeds of cattle with particular reference to the tropical Nigerian breeds. Breeds of cattle differ from one region and ecological… Read More »Nigeria Breeds 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

In this article, various types of feed materials available in the environment for feeding ruminant animals will be discussed, as mentioned in an earlier article… Read More »Feed and Materials for Ruminant Animals

Disease can be defined as any abnormal structural or functional change in the tissues of animals. The direct or indirect causes of disease are numerous,… Read More »Disease and Parasites of Cattle

Beef cattle are primarily kept for meat production, although some breeds can produce significant quantities of milk. Beef is one of the world’s most desired… Read More »Comprehensive Guide to Successful Beef Cattle Management

In this article, the focus is on sheep and goats, otherwise referred to as small ruminants. Since many features, reproductive patterns, and management practices of… Read More »The Origin and History of Small Ruminants Animals

This article focuses on the classification and breeds of goats, with emphasis on Nigerian goat breeds. A brief mention of some goat breeds found in… Read More »Population and Distribution of Goats In Nigeria

This article addresses the housing requirements for sheep and goats. In tropical regions, and even in other areas, it is not a common practice to… Read More »Adequate Ruminant Housing in Sheep and Goat

This article discusses the general signs exhibited by healthy animals, signs of ill health or disease, and general measures for disease prevention in a farm.… Read More »Effective Disease Prevention on Farm Animals

In this article, the digestion process in ruminant animals will be studied. Ruminants have a digestive system that is significantly different from monogastric animals. Understanding… Read More »Digestion in Ruminant Animals

In this article, the focus is on diseases and parasites affecting sheep and goats. Since most diseases and parasites are common to both species, they… Read More »Some Common Diseases and Parasites in Sheep and Goats

Organic Arrowroot farming is an environmentally friendly method of growing arrowroot without synthetic chemicals. It focuses on using natural fertilizers and pesticides to ensure the… Read More »Complete Practical Guide on Organic Arrowroot Farming