How to reduce heat stress in dairy cattle
Abatement of heat stress in dairy cattle In dairy cattle, heat stress occurs when the animal generates and absorbs more heat than it can get rid of through the normal […]
AgTech Advancements in Beef and Dairy Cattle Production
Technology is developing rapidly everywhere, including in beef and dairy cattle production. In fact, among all the livestock species, someone could argue that beef and dairy has been the most […]
AgTech innovations in Livestock Production
Modern technology has been changing human lives for decades. Some of these technologies made their way to crop farming years ago as “precision ag” and are now showing up in […]
Feed-related Diseases or Physiological Problems in Cattle
Bloat In Cattle There are two types of bloat – gassy bloat and frothy bloat, with the latter being the most common type. Frothy bloat is caused by stable foam […]
Mastitis in Cattle – Causes, Symptoms and Management
The occurrence of mastitis indicates some failure in milking management Major causes of mastitis are: Application of the wrong milking techniques Neglecting hygienic measures like not Having washed the hands […]
Serious Cattle Diseases caused by Pathogenes
Some serious livestock diseases are found in some geographical locations and have been known to result in catastrophic livestock losses. These diseases have been termed as notifiable diseases, and livestock […]
Pests in Cattle- Internal Parasites
Livestock production practices, when intensified, create a conducive environment for the multiplication of different pests that reduce animal productivity through competition for food, especially blood feeders, while others act as […]
Pests in Cattle – External Parasites
Livestock production practices, when intensified, create a conducive environment for the multiplication of different pests that reduce animal productivity through competition for food, especially blood feeders, while others act as […]