Vitamins can be defined as organic compounds, which function in small amounts (mg or g) and are essential to the normal functioning of the animal body. They cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by body tissues and when lacking, provoke deficiency disease. Vitamin Requirement in Pigs’ diet Vitamins are normally required in the diet of … Read more Importance of Vitamins in Pig’s Diet and Growth
The Dachshund is a small dog breed and an ideal dog for people looking for small dog pet. It can be maintained easily as the average weight of the Dachshund will be less than 35 pounds. Since this dog breed is very friendly, it can be an ideal companion for families with children. Characteristics of … Read more Dachshund Dog Behavior, Breeding and Care
Commercial meat rabbit farming is easy and profitable since there’s a huge market for the meat. The amount of rabbit meat consumed yearly is now about 2 million tonnes and the market revenue amount to $10B. While China, Korea, and Egypt top the list of consumers, this meat can be marketed in your local country. … Read more Commercial Meat Rabbit Farming Management practices
Although watermelon is native of tropical and subtropical Africa, it’s grown and popular everywhere. It grows best on fertile sandy soil, particularly on sandy river banks. It also grows well in hot dry areas with an abundance of sunshine. It is fairly drought resistant and will not withstand waterlogging. Watermelon at Maturity The fruits mature … Read more How to know when to Harvest Watermelon
Pigs are omnivores and can eat almost any kind of food, but that does not mean all kinds of foods are healthy for them. We have discussed cereal grains, tuber foods that are used for pig feed formulation, so also high protein sources in the past. Let’s discuss fruits and vegetables pigs can eat, and … Read more Fruits and Vegetables that Pigs can eat Safely
The nutritional aspects of pig management involve a consideration of the digestive system of the pig. More so, the factors affecting digestion, feed composition, pretreatment of feeds, and nutritional requirements during the different stages or phases of life. The formulation and balancing of nutrients in pig rations and feeding management are very essential for efficient … Read more Pig Food Digestion – Organs, their Functions & Enzymes
Centuries ago, Cannabis was grown as a crop, but today, it has deviated. The hemp (Cannabis Indica or Indian hemp mostly) is used for the production of hashish, and its cultivation (as marijuana) is now less criticized because of the inherent health benefits of this plant. Cultivation as a crop plant for the extraction of … Read more Hemp Seed Oil & Treats for Pets – Uses and Benefits
Sisal (Agave sisalana Perrine) is a monocotyledonous crop from which leaf fibers are extracted without retting. The leaves provide the most important of the world’s hard fibers, I.e. fibers so coarse that they can only be made into twine and rope. It is a naturally occurring pentaploid hybrid. Sisal is produced in Africa in Tanzania, … Read more Sisal Plant – Cultivation, Processing and Uses
African swine fever (ASF) is a hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus. Domestic and wild pigs are the carrier of the disease and it spreads quickly. African swine fever has serious economic and production impacts and had affected many countries including, China and the United States and severe other countries in the past. The virus … Read more African Swine Fever – Symptoms and Treatments
There are different breeds of Pigs in the world. Some are reared as pets, but most are for meat production. The breeds I will be discussing today are merely those found frequently within the tropical regions. Black-skinned Pig Breeds The breeds are popular for their high resistance to sunstroke. Berkshire This breed is British … Read more Black-skinned and White Pig Breeds for Meat