Livestock management, a cornerstone of human civilization for millennia, presents a complex and multifaceted relationship with biodiversity conservation. Although livestock management can negatively impact the environment through land degradation, biodiversity […]
Why should we plant trees in the pasture? Silvopastoral systems offer an alternative for income diversification and a more sustainable approach to livestock farming. By intentionally combining animal and forage […]
Concept of Polyculture Fish Farming Polyculture often involves stocking species with different dietary habits and habitat preferences. However, most polyculture systems go at least a step further, seeking to take […]
Rabbits are considered pets in many African societies, and raring them is a hobby for young children. However, their economic value as a source of meat, fur, animals for medical […]
What are the feed-related diseases in cattle? Bloat In Cattle There are two types of bloat – gassy bloat and frothy bloat, with the latter being the most common type. […]
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 […]
In the past few years, there has been an unprecedented demand for high-quality meat and animal by-products such as milk. Farmers and companies have turned to more intensified livestock farming […]
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 […]
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 […]
The world is facing a food crisis bigger than any other before, increasing the costs of living, food scarcity and malnutrition. At the same time, the crisis increases the unaffordability […]
