Altitude refers to height of a place over relative to the sea levels which is usually measured in meters. Three plateaux in Nigeria exhibit micro-climatic… Read More »Effects of Altitude and Soil Condition on Animal Production
Effects of the climatic environment on animal production, biotic agents, nutrition including the influence on animal feed supply and animal feed store or quality may… Read More »Indirect Effects of Climatic Environment on Animal Production
Animal production is defined as an aspect of agriculture which in itself is the science and art of production crop, animal and fibre products for… Read More »Strategies for Advancing Animal Production in Nigeria
In this article, we will be discussing about the induction and synchronization of oestrus and ovulation in the first unit, while in the second unit… Read More »Oestrus Synchronization and Pregnancy Diagnosis
In this article, you will be studying multiple ovulations, embryo transfer and its uses as means of improving livestock productivity. Synchronization of Oestrus Is a… Read More »Induction and Synchronization of Oestrus and Ovulation; Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer Technique
This article gives you a basic knowledge of what is meant by artificial insemination (AI) and its advantages and disadvantages. Some methods of semen collection… Read More »Guide to Proper Artificial Insemination in Farm Animals
Some category of animals that falls into animal production include but not limited to the following: poultry production, pig production or swine production, dairy animals… Read More »Brief History and Roles of Animal Production
Coyotes (Canis latrans) are individuals of the Canidae’s circle of relatives, wolves, puppies, foxes, and jackals. They have slim snouts, lean bodies, yellow eyes, furry… Read More »Coyotes (Canis latrans): Habitats, Species, and Facts
Recent developments in molecular biology and statistics have opened the possibility of identifying and using genomic variation and major genes for the genetic improvement of… Read More »Identifying and Incorporating Genetic Markers and Major Genes in Animal Breeding Programmes
The livestock performance testing on individuals and on brothers and sisters is used to determine which animal will be selected for breeding purposes. These male… Read More »Guide to Livestock Performance Testing and Progeny Testing
Animal DNA tests are diagnostic tests that are used to confirm a diagnosis in a patient or animals with symptoms suggesting a particular genetic disease.… Read More »Animal DNA Tests and Segregation Analysis for Genetic Disorders
This article will treat in general the concept of cryopreservation, the steps and techniques as a reproductive tool in farm animal management. Cryopreservation is a… Read More »Cryopreservation Techniques in Farm Animals
The heat (oestrus) period is the time within the oestrous cycle when the female animal stands to be mounted and mated by the male. The… Read More »Heat Detection Methods and Signs in Farm Animals
In this article, you will be studying about sex determination and manipulation in farm livestock, birds and some reptiles. In fact you will learn how… Read More »Animal Sex Determination and Manipulation
The common animal species have a narrow genetic pool due to domestication. In contrast, theirs wild relatives as a result of genetic history and selection… Read More »Determining Associations between Genetic Markers and Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL)
Animal segregation analysis is employed to determine whether familial data for particular disorders or other traits are compatible with specific modes of inheritance. Modes of… Read More »Animal Segregation Analysis: Complex Segregation Analysis
Selection: In animal breeding, selection is the process that determines which individuals become parents, how many offspring they produce, and how long they remain in… Read More »Animal Breeding Systems and Selection Methods
The purpose of animal breeding is not to genetically improve individual animals (livestock performance) once an individual is conceived; it is a bit late for… Read More »Selection for Breeding for Improvement of Livestock Performance
Every farmer’s dream is to be successful in his/her farming operations and to make profit through them. Meanwhile, not a lot of farmers tend to… Read More »Complete Step By Step Guide on How to Setup a Successful Farm
Silage is the process of preservation of chaffed green fodder in anaerobic condition (no air inside the pit / bank / tube) by way of… Read More »Complete Silage Production Guide for Livestock
Mineral Lick Blocks are essential vitamins which contains salt, essential macro and micro trace elements including calcium and phosphorus. It also contains added vitamins required… Read More »Importance of Mineral Licking Blocks in Livestock
