Animal Agriculture

    In rabbit production, mating times are determined by the female’s estrous cyc ... read more...

These chicken should have an African origin especially among the Igbo/Ibo tribe in the southeastern part of Nigeria due to it's  use by the African traditional religion worshippers or native doctors. In Igbo land, due to the dialect differences in the Igbo language, so also does the local name of Frizzle chicken differs but has one meaning. In  Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi states, its called  Abuke,Ayahiri'   Ayahara, Ajilija  and  Iyaya okuko.  It is called these names because ... Read more

Bumblefoot in chicken Bumblefoot, also known as footpad dermatitis or plantar pododermatitis refers to any inflammatory or degenerative condi... Read more

IC infected chicken Infectious Coryza(IC )is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of chicken caused by the bacteria  Avibacterium paragallinarum (formerly called Haemophilus paragallinarum ), The disease is well known in lay ... Read more

Boer goats Commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Some Boer goats can be completely brown or white or paint,.. These breeds...

  HOW OR WHERE DO CHICKENS GET WORMS? As we all know, chickens love to eat worms such as juicy earthworms, other little worms they find trying to squirm away from them in the garden and or soil. Even a few slugs and snails do not go amiss with chickens. The thing is with some of these juicy treats they find in the garden there is a chance that the insect may be a parasite carrier. That parasite could be any type of parasitic worm! Insects from earthworms, to slugs and even grasshopper, have been known to be hosts to these parasites. Once a chicken has been infected with an internal parasite it is inevitable that the other chickens in the flock will soon be too. They can get it from drinking the same water or feeding or as they do tend to pick at other chickens poop they could get it from infected poop. Read also... Symptoms of worms in poultry How to prevent worm infestation in chicken Remedies to worm in chicken Types of worms to note in chicken

Biosecurity  can help prevent the under listed diseases to some extent The following might be the causes of respiratory disease in poultry. Respiratory signs such as coughing, sneezing and discharge from the eyes and nostrils can be caused by parasites (such as the gapeworm, Syngamus trachea), dust, high ammonia levels, or a variety of bacteria or viruses. In all cases, a veterinarian with experience in poultry disease must diagnose the exact cause, particularly if mortalities occur. Some of the respiratory viruses such as Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILT), Newcastle disease and Avian influenza are notifiable or exotic diseases, and must be reported to a Government Veterinarian or Animal Health Officer if they are suspected. Treatment will depend on the cause of the respiratory signs. Read also: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BROILERS AND LAYERS Best chicks brooding preparation Livestock vitamins and supplements Treating Coccidiosis with herbs

The high cost of commercial poultry feeds in some areas of the world has pushed most farmers to see  Palm kernel cake(pkc) also known palm kernel meal(PKM)  meant to be used as an ingredient for formulating poultry ration to be used solely in feeding broilers and this is widespread among subsistence local farmers especially in Africa.  Read more...

Brooding is defined as the management of chicks from one day old to about 3 weeks of age, and it involves the provision of heat and other necessary care during chicks' early growing period. Brooding units are designed to house chicks from one day old until they no longer need supplementary heat (0-3 weeks)... read more

Best products Pregnant sheep Pregnant cow Pregnant pig Animals grow in stages . 1. PRENATAL GROWTH Stages of prenatal growth i. Blastocist stage During this stage, the dividing zygote will yield millions of cells which are enclosed within the zonapellucidal  and this is called blastocist. Blastocist is a ball of many cells enclosed by a membrane called zonapellucidal. During this stage, the Blastocist feeds from the uterus by means of diffusion. In the Ewe for instance, one to three or four lambs are normally produced but up to ten eggs maybe fertilized during fertilization or during mating particularly when when females are super ovulated. The Blastocist stage following fertilization will last for about 10days in sheep and pigs and 11days in cattle . ii. Embryonic stage This is the second stage in prenatal growth. Cell differentiation into tissues and organs are beginning to show or manifest. These differentiating cells have a very high priority for nut...

We talk about growth in animal production because the animal has to grow before it is ready for consumption. Let's take 3 definitions of growth viz; 1. Growth can be defined as the correlated increase in the mass of the body at a definite interval of time in a way characteristics of the species. 2. It can also be defined as the increase in new biochemical units brought about by cell division and cell enlargement through the incorporation of materials from the environment 3. True growth also is an increase in the amount of tissues such as bones, muscles and internal organs. Growth and Development Animal development refers to the alterations in the forms of the animal  from changes in the rate of increase of individual component of the body. Or it refers to the change in the conformation and functions of parts of the animal. Development comes as a result of growth, that is to say development is a consequent of growth. Growth of farm animals maybe grouped into two part...

Save 35% on select product(s) with promo code 35M1XBPQ on Amazon.com I NTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL NUTRITION, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS (ANSC241)      1. ANIMAL NUTRITION Nutrition is the process by which an organism obtains food which is used to provide energy and materials for it's life sustaining activities. Without good nutrition, animals cannot express their full genetic potentials nor will they be reproductively efficient, often no reproductive weight, no life weight gain, no milk yield and increased illness are as a result of nutritional imbalance or deficiency. Well nourished animals are better able to withstand the incidence of diseases. Nutrition is by far the most important environmental factor affecting animal production and feed cost represent 75% or more of the total cost of animal production. Under traditional management system in the humid tropics, ruminants feeding is limited by the quantity and quality of nutrients available from indigeno...

Lactating sow (Watch video of lactating sow https://youtu.be/yOQ4J3FFdP0 ) Farrowing is a term specific to swine that refers to the action of giving birth.  Farrowing management begins months before piglets are born. The breeding date will determine farrowing date. While  Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young. In healthy pigs, the process occur in post-pregnancy. It is the responsibility of the farmer to adhere to the following: 1. FARROWING MANAGEMENT • Deworm all pregnant animals two weeks prior to farrowing • Wash down the animals especially the udder a week to farrowing to prevent any possible worm or other pathogenic organisms on to the baby pig when they are born. • Half of the daily ration must consist of bran as from two weeks prior to farrowing and should continue one week after farrowing. Alternatively, feed a ration containing 10-12% wheat bran or 6.7-9.0kg o...

ASFv infected pig ASFv vectors Destruction of ASFv infected animals African swine fever (ASF ) is a highly contagious haemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, which causes serious economic and production losses. CAUSATIVE ORGANISM It is caused by a large DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family, which also infects ticks of the genus Ornithodoros. Although signs of ASF and classical swine fever (CSF) may be similar, the ASF virus is unrelated to the CSF virus. MODE OF TRANSMISSION The spread of ASF is complex and varies depending on the environment, types of pig production systems(indoor or outdoor), the presence/absence of competent tick vectors, human behaviour, and the presence/absence of wild pigs. Mode of transmission may include: • Direct contact with infected domestic or wild pigs; • Indirect contact, through ingestion of contaminated material (e.g. food waste, feed, or garbage); • Contaminated fomites, or biological vectors (soft ticks of the g...

Dewormer Dewormer Dewormer Vitamins/booster Vitamins  The word drug is no longer a strange word in the livestock industry .Farmers ranging from poultry farmers to cattle breeders know different drug types(antibiotics, dewormers, vitamins etc) and even brands(producers). This knowledge is highly commendable. In this note, which I'm prompted to write due to questions thrown at me by farmers on drug usage and its effect on Livestock production(mostly poultry). Some of which are: ▪Which dewormer(s) is the best? ▪Why do I experience drop in egg production while deworming? ▪How frequent do I need to deworm? Etc Dewormers They are drugs that have been tested and proven to combat and terminate different class of endoparasites(internal parasites:worms, nematodes, protozoa etc). These drugs have different mode of actions and in some cases are specific in actions(target certain class of endo parasites) The common  dewormers available in our clime include ...

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Mating in pig rearing Weaners  Nursing sow Advantages of pig production • Pigs convert inedible feeds, forages, certain grain byproducts obtained from mills, meat by products, damaged feeds and garbage into valuable nutritious meat. Most of these feeds are either not edible or not very palatable to human beings • Pig grows fast and is a prolific breeder, farrowing 10 to 12 piglets at a time. It is capable of producing two litters per year under optimal  management conditions • The carcass return is quite high ie. 60-80 percent of live body weight With a small investment on building and equipment, proper feeding and sound disease control programme the farmer can profitably utilize his time and labour in this subsidiary occupation • The faeces of pigs is used as a manure to maintain soil fertility (Watch pen mating in pig breeding : https://youtu.be/GkKGu0L6aQE ) Pig farmers can be; • Small and landless farmers • Part time earning for educated you...

Rabbits like every other livestock,are affected by different kinds of diseases some of which affects the Farmer's maximum or expected yield. Some common diseases and problems seen in rabbits can be prevented by ensuring you have an understanding of what a healthy rabbit requires and the subtle signs that can tell you your rabbit is sick. Rabbits are domesticated mammals, but it should be remembered that they are very closely related to wild rabbits, and as such will hide signs of illness until they are very sick as this would make them “easy prey” in nature. We encourage you pay close attention to your rabbit, a correct diet, up to date vaccinations and regular health checks to ensure you pick up the early signs of problems, and prevent developing diseases. Below are the ...Read more Ear canker and skin mange

Leopard frog Bullfrog cannibalizing Green frog Garnished frog meat Frog meat in some states in Nigeria like Benue, Anambra(particularly Ogbaru local government), Rivers, and Oyo States are a special delicacy  during some special occasions. Raising and selling frogs on a commercial basis has not proven to be successful economically in Nigeria or elsewhere  to our knowledge. Although farming for frog meat sounds promising, operating a profitable frog farm seems to be more of a myth than a reality. Those few individuals who claim to be successful frog farmers generally are distributors engaged in the selling of adult frogs, tadpoles, or frog eggs, frequently harvested from the wild. Many “frog farms” turn out to be natural marshy areas, swamps or shallow ponds with abundant food and habitat suitable to the needs of wild frogs. At some frog farms, culture methods simply consist of increasing the shoreline area, erecting a fence to exclude predators and...

Mating is an integral part of every liveestock farming.  In pig production particularly intensive system of pig breeding, farmers adopt a mating methods most suitable ...Read more