For every animal, the eyes are an important organ; that is why this guide to common goat eye diseases is an important part of the beginner’s guide to raising goats. There is enough information concerning the diseases that affect the internal organs of animals, such as goats, diseases caused by...
From the dawn of time, antibiotics have been used to combat bacterial infections. From molds in their raw state, discovered by John Parkinson, to modern-day penicillin. While its origin may sound rather life-threatening, it isn’t some genocidal infinity gauntlet or atomic bomb of sorts. Bacteria seem to be the bad...
There is always a concern about the population of worm parasites in ruminant animals, hence the need for goat dewormers, if you want your goats to keep up with their excellent productivity. Worm parasites are digestive and nutritional enemies that cause inadequate conversion of feed to meat and reduced milk...
One of the reasons people raise goats is to get easy access to goat milk and milking machines for goats to make this easier and faster. While milking machines are commonly used for bigger ruminants, such as cows, there are milking machine designs that are used for small ruminants like...
Of all the livestock raising guides one can learn from, pig farming for beginners is one that every intending pig farmer, whether for commercial or home consumption purposes, as one who has some knowledge or none at all, should have. Although it is common knowledge that pigs are fairly easy...
The winter is a trying time for chickens and chicken owners as the low temperatures are not friendly to chickens. Some chickens may be hardy enough to go through winter on their own while others may need more care. In any case, it is important that you, like a chicken...
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