
Small stock production: Advice on culling ewes and does
Question: Why are we advised to cull our ewes and does? Surely it’s better to keep all the females for
Question: Why are we advised to cull our ewes and does? Surely it’s better to keep all the females for
Using intensive pasture can threaten production by leading to metabolic imbalances and disease in pastoral animals. Most crops that are
Respiratory disease generally refers to a disease whose symptoms include mainly the respiratory tract, which starts with the nose and
Biosecurity is critical for everyone involved in livestock production. It’s especially important considering the contribution of agriculture to livelihoods in
Question: I’ve decided to take up pig farming to supplement my pension when I retire. I want to start with
Question: I would like to start a broiler operation on my cattle farm. I have 4 broiler houses measuring 120
Many farmers have had to help out when a cow is unable, or struggling, to deliver a calf. Here are
Question: The rainfall was exceptionally high in my area during late summer and autumn. The grazing looks good, and the
Question: How important is it to determine the temperature of a sick animal? When infectious organisms such as bacteria or
It takes less of the botulism toxin to kill a big horse than it does to kill a small mouse.
Question: Where do I start to become a better livestock farmer? The answer is basic and straightforward. You have to
Question: What is vibriosis [campylobacter fetus (venerealis)]? Vibriosis in cattle is a typical venereal disease passed from one animal to
Question: How is brucellosis in humans diagnosed? Laboratory diagnosis of human Brucella infection is complicated and none of the currently
Flies not only cause irritation, but can also transmit disease. This may happen either mechanically, as a result of picking
Question: What is colic? How does it develop and what can I do to prevent my horse from getting it?
Question: Is it advisable to buy 3- to 4-week-old calves and grow them? What are the risks and what kind
The most important objective of small stock farming is to produce lambs or kids. Most of them are sold and
It’s more than just vaccination and administering antibiotics. Farmers need to adopt a holistic approach to keep pigs disease-free. ‘It’s
The basics need to be in place before you set up a piggery. But what exactly are the basics, and
Unseasonably hot weather can mean a greater number of thumps cases in endurance horses. Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter or thumps is
Commonly asked questions about pig farming are answered here by an expert. The pigs used by farmers today have descended
You’ve decided to farm with goats, but how do you know which breed is best? Here’s a guide to selecting
Question: Does castration retard the growth of young rams? Yes, it does. When you have two 1-month-old rams who weigh
Question: Please would you tell us more about called Rift Valley fever? Rift Valley fever is caused by a virus
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