Let’s explore the critical aspects of milk quality, shedding light on the factors that ensure we enjoy a wholesome and nutritious dairy experience. In developed… Read More »Understanding Milk Quality and Quality Characteristics of Milk
Embracing the intricacies of milk production and its composition allows us to savor not just a beverage but a nutrient-rich elixir that has sustained humanity… Read More »Guide to Milk Production, Composition, and Nutritional Value of Milk
Goats milk can be increased through carrying out the proper routine farm management practices in your farm, milk your goats every 12 hours on a… Read More »Guide On How To Increase Goats Milk
In the tropics indeed else where it is not common practice sheep and goat housing in special buildings as this is of little practical value… Read More »Sheep and Goat Housing Complete Guide
Poor nutrition is one of the major factors limiting the productivity of indigenous ruminants like sheep and goats. In order to develop a viable ruminants… Read More »Complete Guide on Sheep and Goats Production
Small ruminants (sheep and goats) are a major source of livelihood in many areas of Nigeria. Unlike cattle, they are owned even by poorer sectors… Read More »Small Ruminants: Sheep and Goats Classification
This article gives you a basic knowledge of what Ruminant Animals are, and the role they play in the livestock sector. Some common terminologies use… Read More »Introduction to Ruminant Animals Production
Goats, often called the “unsung heroes” of agriculture, are remarkable animals with a rich history of companionship with humans. These four-legged marvels are known for… Read More »Goats Farming Complete Practical Guide
The ruminant animals have a digestive system that is quite different from the monogatstrict animals. In fact the nature of the ruminant digestion process from… Read More »Ruminant Animals: A Comprehensive Guide
Castration is an important management practice for sheep and goat farmers to maintain control of their breeding programs and successfully carry out breed improvement. Castration… Read More »Methods of Castration in Sheep and Goat
Fattening/Finishing involves intensive feeding of sheep and goats to slaughter weight with an adequate finish (fat deposit) in feedlots. This targets the local market that… Read More »Fattening of Sheep and Goats Guide
In the production guide of sheep, careful management of the pregnant, parturient, and lactating ewes will have a marked influence on the percentage of lambs… Read More »Sheep Production Guide
Many parts of the tropics have long periods when little or no rain falls consequently vegetations dies back and surface water disappears. The quantity of… Read More »Feeding and Grazing Behaviour of Goats
In practical terms the following period are important ones to consider when feeding goats: • Bucks and nannies 1 month before mating • Nannies for… Read More »Practical Feeding Guide for Goat Production
1. Feed and Feeding Goats are animals known to convert low quality fibrous vegetation into useful products for man. These include meat, milk, skin and… Read More »The Principles of Goat Production for Maximum Production
A number of different of goat production systems exist, including subsistence, extensive and intensive. The number of goats kept is often a helpful factor that… Read More »Different Systems of Goat Production for Maximum Productivity
There are certain techniques that must be followed when preparing a cow for calving and below are some of those basic techniques involved when preparing… Read More »How to Prepare a Cow for Calving
Goats are practically funny animals and most times they tend to be stubborn. However, goats and humans have history together. Well, if you want to… Read More »15 Unique Facts about Goats
The Answer as regards to the ruminant breeds better for you to raise as a farmer largely depends on a lot of factors: ranging from… Read More »Find out which of the Ruminant Breeds is better to raise
Generally, ruminant animals breed ranges from local breeds to exotic (imported) breeds. The local breed of cattle include: White Fulani, Ndama, Muturu, Sokoto Gudali, Zebu… Read More »Popular Breeds of Ruminant Animals
Find out the possibility of raising ruminant animals both for fattening and reproduction on the same parcel of land. This is very possible but the… Read More »How to Raise Ruminant Animals for Fattening and Reproduction together
