In every aspect of livestock production in agriculture, safety is very important. All production activities must circumvent the safety of the farmer and the animals against zoonoses; both are the main business, both have to be preserved and conserved to achieve production goal. The severity of a disease in an animal is the same in … Read more
Would you love to know and improve your knowledge of how to make quality corn silage for feeding livestock particularly cattle at low cost? Then, this article is for you as it does not only make available to you stepwise procedures of making silage only, it explains the factors affecting the quality of silage plus … Read more
Feeding your animals well will increase your income, as dairy cows require a balanced diet for milk production, body maintenance, and good health. They should also be provided with enough water so they can drink as much water as they need. The amount and quality of milk produced by a dairy cow rely heavily on … Read more
Dairy cows are usually of the Bos taurus species. Milk production in various dairy cattle is dependent on several factors; genetics, nutrition, environment, and climate, among others, cannot be underrated. It is important to note that dairy cattle vary in performance in terms of milk yield, with respect to quality and quantity. This article stands to … Read more
If you’re a cattle farmer, you know that ear tagging is one of the essential cattle management practices. The primary purpose of ear tagging is animal identification, which is key to a successful cattle business operation. In this blog post, we will provide some information about ear tags, the benefits of ear tags, and how … Read more
Setting up a cattle farm is a lot of work, but it’s also very rewarding. You’ll need to make sure that your land is ready for the cattle, and you’ll want to plan out how much space they will need, as well as how many you can afford to purchase. You need to decide how … Read more
Draxxin is an FDA-approved antibiotic that’s primarily used to treat Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, foot rot and bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma bovis, and Histophilus somni. BRD is a devastating respiratory disease that causes coughing, nasal discharge, or behavioral changes. Draxxin can be used for adult cattle, calves, and veal calves. The … Read more
Pneumonia is a major cause of death in cattle. It’s an infection of the lungs, and it can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. It’s common for pneumonia to occur during the winter months, when many animals are kept indoors and humidity levels are higher than normal. If you want to keep your herd … Read more
Nuflor and Draxxin are injectable antibiotics used for treating respiratory diseases in cattle, sheep, pigs, and other livestock animals. These antibiotic injections have been used to effectively control foot rots in livestock animals. While Nuflor and Draxxin treat and prevent closely similar infections in livestock, there are certain differences between them. You may be in … Read more
Rhinotracheitis is one of the most common diseases affecting cattle. It is caused by a herpes virus that infects the respiratory tract of cattle. Infected animals may have nasal discharge, cough, and fever. Animals with severe infection may have difficulty breathing, develop pneumonia and die. Rhinotracheitis is spread by direct contact between infected animals or … Read more