Due to certain environmental conditions, it can be very plausible for new born calves to contract joint ill. Which can sometimes be very fatal foe a calve which happens to get infected by the disease. However recovery is possible and upon discovering that a new born calf has joint ill, you should respond immediately with …
Bloating in cattle is the accumulation of gases in the cattle rumen due to indigestion. Normally when cattle consume a meal, which usually consists of green vegetation, the digestion processes creates gases in the cattle rumen, however these are normally removed through eructation(belching). If this process doesn’t occur as it normally should, gases accumulate and …
Knowing the lifespan of your Boer goats can help you plan for the future. Below we discuss the lifespan of a Boer goat and other factors that may decrease or increase its lifespan. What Is A Boer Goat? A Boer goat is a breed of goats that originated in South Africa. They are big in …
If you are planning on keeping dairy cows on your farm, then you definitely need to know the birthing process just in case you have to step in. In this article we are going to be discussing about the birthing process of cows and whether or not you are required to assist them. Can Cows …
Sheep production is one of the animal husbandry business ideas to consider. Sheep are primarily raised for their meat, wool, milk, and hides. There are several business models or niches to choose from. From 2020 to 2021 there was a significant decline in sheep production. This was due to the pandemic. Now sheep production is …
The answer to the question “can cows vomit” is a yes, cows can vomit. It is important however to clear some of the confusion between vomiting and regurgitation in cows. Vomiting refers to the ejection of substances from the mouth usually as a way of getting rid of unwanted substances from the digestive system. On …
Sheep and goats can be reared on the same farm. These animals can live and feed together peacefully without any challenge. Sheep and goats have certain things in common, they are all ruminant animals and they all feed on green and dry forage. It is easy to see these animals feeding together outside. The question …
Goats are one of the common domestic animals found in homes. The advantage of keeping these animals is that they eat almost everything they find around homes. Many goats suffer from bloats and if left untreated they can cause deaths. This article seeks to explain how bloats are treated in goats. To fully understand that …
Blueberries are a very common fruit native to North America that has found its way around the globe with a lot of touted health benefits. The blueberry plant is a very hardy and cold-resistant plant yielding pea-sized sweet berries. The blueberry plant has a higher protein level than grass which makes up the bulk of …
Founder and laminitis are often used interchangeably due to their conditions which are related. Founder is commonly associated with equines and then to a lesser extend in bovines; cows being classified as bovines. Founder is referred as the inflammation of the lamina that include the foot bone in lacy network which is the internal connective …