The growth and efficiency which should accrue from expensive inputs of protein and energy can be negated by small imbalances in or shortages of essential minerals. Defining the pig’s requirement for minerals is complicated by the interaction that occurs between Read more…
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Pigs can be susceptible to various diseases, just like any other animal. Here is a list of pig diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatment methods. Greasy Pig Disease (exudative epidermis) Greasy pig disease is caused by an infection of Read more…
What is a Miniature Highland (Highlander) Cow? A miniature highlander cow, also referred to as a highland miniature cow is a smaller breed of the traditional Scottish highland cattle breed, usually crossbred with dwarf cattle breeds like chondro Dexter. Mini Read more…
Dead Kitten Inside Cat As a cat parent, your feline friend deserves much care during her pregnancy, and one of your concerns should be your cat having a safe delivery of live kittens. Sometimes, when your cats give birth to Read more…
Interesting Facts about Angus Cattle Angus cattle breed is one of the most sorts after breeds for commercial cattle breeding. This breed has different varieties, and there are interesting facts you would love to know about this breed and the Read more…
What is Hereford Cattle? Traditional and purebred Hereford cattle originated from Herefordshire in England, and this breed has existed since the 17th century. There are interesting facts about Hereford cattle such as natural polledness, although some are horned, its red Read more…
Pig Breeding Most farmers breed their gilts at about the age of eight months during which they are not expected to be less than 80kg. Breeding of pigs at 60kg weight has been considered adequate. Sows in good condition after Read more…
Beefmaster cattle is a composite breed of Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus, Shorthorn, and Hereford cattle. It’s a super productive commercial cattle developed in the US, and the cow can produce tons of flesh and milk. The purebred beefmaster cattle Read more…
What is Blood Meal? Blood meal is a dried animal blood scraped from slaughterhouse, and processed as a constituent and a source of protein in animal feeds and as a nitrogenous fertilizer. Blood meal is commonly used in poultry feeds Read more…
There are all kinds of horse breeds present, ranging from the task-related horses that are bred for farming to the horses that are specifically bred for races. These horses can run fast at an average of 35 mph. In the Read more…
