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GUIDE ON USING FISHMEAL IN CHICKENS DIET

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For you to earn immensely for poultry production, then you must be willing to feed your chickens nutritious feed always. Chickens are very responsive to the diet they eat; if your chickens are eating poor feed, be ready to get poor results or yield from them. Using fishmeal in chickens diet is a great way … Read more

Forced Molting: Best Way To Extend The Laying Period Of A Chicken

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Farmers often crave a long laying period for their chicken. Increase in the laying period actually increases the profitability of the business. But, at times, several factors may shorten the laying period of a chicken. In this case, forced molting is recommended to recuperate and extend the laying period of the chicken. There are different methods of forced molting that can be deployed, depending on the available resources.

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Blackhead Disease In Turkey: Causes, Symptoms And Control

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Among all poultry birds, turkey is of high economic value. They are fleshier and produce more meat for consumption. Also, the quality of the protein in turkey is relatively higher than other poultry birds. Blackhead disease in turkey is a major disease that greatly impairs the productivity of the birds. Diseases are best prevented than treated; several measures have to be taken to prevent and control this disease. But before then, let us find out the causes of blackhead disease.

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Know The Right Time To Apply Different Types Fertilizers

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Fertilizer application is one of the pre-planting operations in crop cultivation. Fertilizers are very important in farming. The importance of fertilizer to farmers is copious; at times, the profit of a farmer is directly proportional to the amount of fertilizer applied. The time of application is also very important as crops need different fertilizers at different stages of their growth.

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Coccidiosis In Poultry: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

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One of the major diseases in poultry is Coccidiosis. Poultry farmers are often unaware of the outbreak of this disease until it causes a major loss or breakdown in the farm. Managing chickens could be very challenging; they are highly susceptible to deleterious diseases that can affect their productivity.

Coccidiosis is a protozoan disease caused by Eimeria spp. There are about 7 species but only 5 are common. Of these 5, Eimeria tenella is more fervent and common in poultry. Others are E. necatrix, E. mitis, E. brumet and E. acervulina.   Coccidium (plural: Coccidia) is the pathogen that causes coccidiosis in poultry; it is hardy in nature and can stay in the soil for a very long period provided the environmental conditions are favorable for its survival.

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Effects of Climate Change On Feed Intake And Egg Production Of Layers

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Climate change has become a global threat to food production. It has great effects on farm animals, especially poultry. One of the factors to be considered before establishing a poultry farm is the environment; this considers the prevailing weather condition. However, there is a clear distinction between weather and climate. Climate is the average weather … Read more

Prospects Of Cashew Farming In Nigeria (2019)

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It may sound very funny but believe me, you can be a millionaire within a year from cashew farming. The future of agriculture lies on tree crops and not cash crops, if I may say. Tree crops like cashew, orange, cocoa, and others are more profitable and valuable than other crops, especially in the international market. These crops have more market value; they are the most promising means of earning foreign currencies in agriculture.

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6 Best Organic Dewormers For Chicken

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  Do you know you can rear chicken with zero outbreak of worm infestation without using synthetic dewormers? Chicken is the largest source of animal protein. Protein is very important in the human diet; this notion has developed an unsaturated market for poultry production. Chicken is unarguably a good source of protein but the quality … Read more

Methods Of Fertilizer Application: Pros & Cons of Each

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Fertilizer application is a crucial aspect of crop production. Irrespective of the nutrient content of the land to be cultivated, it is advisable to supplement with fertilizer as the plant grows. This approach increases the fertility of the land during cultivation and conserves the fertility of the soil after cultivation. Fertilizers are a great way … Read more