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Livestock refers to farm animals like cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry that are raised for food, fiber, or labor. They are essential to agriculture and rural livelihoods.
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Goat Breeding Season
Why You Need a Goat Breeding Strategy Without a smart goat breeding strategy, things can go horribly wrong. On the…
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Antibiotic Use in Sheep, Goat, And Livestock Industry
Summary 1. Purpose of Antibiotic Use Treatment: To control bacterial infections such as pneumonia, mastitis, enterotoxemia, and foot rot. Prevention/Metaphylaxis:…
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Johne’s Disease
Johne’s disease (pronounced “yo-knees”) is an infection of the small intestine that affects cattle, sheep, goats, and other ruminants (hoofed…
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A Guide to Feeding Pregnant and Lactating Goats
It is so important for any creature who is a soon-to-be-momma to have proper nutrition. Why? Because it’s not just…
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Goats and their Nutrition
Introduction Goats are efficient browsers and prefer eating brushy plants along with some other woody and weedy plants found on…
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How to Boost Cow Milk Production
Whether you run an operation with a large herd of dairy cows or just own a cow or two for…
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Management Practices For Parasite Control In Cattle
Words Tim Nickel – Bovine Technical Services Veterinarian, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. Article Summary: In any robust parasite…
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6 Dog Breeds Perfect for Farms
They are the shepherds, protectors, and companions of the farm. Farmdogs can come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some…
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Lameness in Goats
Abnormal gait in goats is a nonspecific sign common to many diseases and conditions. A thorough history is important for…
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Silage making for dairy Cows step by step
Silage for dairy cows is made by harvesting crops like maize, sorghum, or Napier grass at the milk–dough stage, then…
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