Tuberculosis in cattle
Tuberculosis is an important zoonotic disease that spreads slowly in animal populations. Tuberculosis (TB) can occur in many animals (cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, dogs,…
Category: Livestock
Exotic Dairy Cattle Breeds in Zambia
Holstein-Friesian Origin: The Netherlands Coat colour: black and white the legs are white just above the hooves, a white tail-brush and with a white spot…
DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING & HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Listen: Dairy cattle breeds and the characteristics of a good dairy cow. 1.1. Dairy cattle breedsDairy breeds are animals that have special characteristics for producing…
HOW LIVESTOCK FARMERS ARE GROWING THEIR GOAT POPULATIONS
By NATASHA MHANGO AS the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock continues to roll-out its livestock stocking and restocking exercise countrywide, Fisheries and Livestock Minister, Professor,…
COMMON BROODER HOUSING MISTAKES MADE IN POULTRY PRODUCTION
By Sally Mulambya Many people will venture into poultry farming with a view to make money from selling eggs as well as the chicken. However,…
Foot and Mouth Disease. Identification and prevention
Listen to this audio file to learn how to identify and prevent Foot and Mouth Disease
Boost productivity with heifers
The replacement heifer is the foundation of a productive cow herd. Its selection and development can greatly affect the profitability of the farm through its…
Backgrounding beef animals for higher profit
Most South African beef producers sell their weaners straight to feedlots for finishing. Chéri-Lynn Steyn, a master’s student in agricultural economics, explains how backgrounding these…
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
Elanco’s Dr. Thapelo Makae looks back at episode 12 of African Farming with young commercial farmer Sinelizwi Fakade and discusses common tick-borne diseases in South…
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