Month: January 2024

Dairy Cattle Breeds & management (new) I Mshindo media

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Cow comfort and its effects on milk productionCertain behaviors such as eating, rumination, and lying down can be related to the health of the cow and cow comfort. These behaviors can also be related to the productivity of the cows. Likewise, stress, disease, and discomfort will have a negative effect on the productivity of the dairy cows. Therefore, it can be said that it is in the best interest of the farmer to increase eating, rumination, and lying down and decrease stress, disease, and discomfort to achieve the maximum productivity…

Diagnosis of Cattle Diseases (new) I Mshindo Media.

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 CATTLE DISEASES. Characteristics of a healthy animali. Cheerful at all times with bright eyes while the tail and ears help itchase away fliesii. Eat and chew, drink water well every dayiii. Show cooperation and walk together in a groupiv. Walk wellv. It starts and runs away when chased by a dangerous animal such asa wolf, hyena, leopard, lion.vi. Its body has a great ability to transform the food it eats to producesufficient products such as milk.vii. It looks strong and for those who continue to grow, they gainweight in a…

VACCINATION FAILURE (new) I Mshindo Media

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Have you ever wondered or heard someone say, “Why did I vaccinate my chickens and they still got sick and died!”Or a doctor/physician is blamed, “Why did my dog/cat get sick and you gave the vaccine?” Before we get those answers, let’s first ask ourselves WHAT IS A VACCINATION? A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides antibodies (protection) against a specific disease. The protection is either temporary or lifelong. Vaccines are usually live or dead microorganisms (antigens) that cause the disease but are attenuated so as not to cause…

Best Bull for Dairy Cattle Production (new) I Mshindo Media.

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Best Male for Dairy Cattle Breeding. We look at the selection of a good sire for dairy cattle production, as well as the type of feed that the farmer can use to meet the feeding challenge for the cattle. Many farmers have been getting cows that produce less and at a lower rate due to the high cost of semen, thinking that this is the acquisition of better cows. Genetics helps to a great extent in getting good dairy cows. The existence of increased milk production depends on two things:…

The Importance of Vaccination for Livestock (new) I Mshindo Media.

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Importance of Livestock Vaccination: Treatment or prevention by vaccination was discovered by the English scientist, Mr. Edward Jenner who in the 18th century discovered that cattle herders in certain areas did not get smallpox because the cows had cowpox.– A vaccine is not a medicine like antibiotics, sulphonamates and the like, but a special ”mixture” containing microorganisms that cause the disease in question, but their severity has been reduced so that they do not cause harm to the vaccinated person or animal. –A vaccine causes the animal’s body to prepare…

LAYERS REARING GUIDE (new) I Mshindo Media

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Laying hens, these are hens whose genetics allow them to lay many eggs during the time they are raised.  There are many types of laying hens, here I will mention some.  Hy-line, Isa brown, Bavon brown, Lohman brown, Rhode Island n.k  There are several things to consider for laying hens.  AREA The number of chickens per square meter is 7-8 chickens, which is the most recommended professionally for growth and circulation.  Food and water containers  Belly drinker 1 nail 60-80  Chicken /feeder drinker large 20 liters 50-60 chickens  Chicken drinker/feeder small…

BROILER REARING & FEEDING MANAGEMENT(new) I Mshindo Media

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GUIDE TO BROILER FEEDING  The poultry business is concentrated in a very wide field depending on the types of chicken, in many urban areas meat chickens have been selling well, although at prices that are not friendly to the farmer.  In many areas, farmers have been raising chickens expecting to sell them from the 28th-30th day, or if they are too late, then no later than 35 days, although there are others who sell earlier or later due to various reasons.  Things to consider so that broilers can grow properly. …

THESE ARE NATURAL MEDICINES FOR CHICKEN (new) I Mshindo Media

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Natural Medicines from Plants that help in the Treatment and Prevention of Various Poultry Diseases. Plant parts can be: Leaves, Bark, Seeds, Flowers or Fruits.  The importance of using herbal remedies:  • Easily available.  • It is easy to use. • Low cost. • They treat well if used properly.  • They are harmless.  C. Some Plants That Treat Chicken Diseases:  1. Neem (Leaves, Roots, Bark): It treats the following diseases:  • Typhoid. • Preventing diarrhea.  • Diarrhea.  • Reason. • Ulcers. 2. Aloe vera:  Take 3-5 large leaves, chop them and…

Different ways to raise chickens. Advantages and Disadvantages (new) I Mshindo Media

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Factors that make a farmer decide to use a particular method of raising chickens include their ability to finance the chicken farming operation and the size of the area they have available for raising chickens. In this section, you will learn about three methods of raising chickens, which are:  1.  Free range farming Chickens are left to find their own food and water. This method is mostly used to raise local chickens. The farmer rarely gives the chickens extra food. For this type of farming, there must be a large enough…

HOW TO RAISE CHICKENS (new) I Mshindo Media

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LESSON: RAISING CHICKENS You can find it here via  Your favorite  website is here. PART 1: BEST CHICKENS BANNER Good news, fellow farmer! This is the beginning of a lesson on raising chicks, we will learn how to build a chick coop, the essentials in a chick coop, preparing to receive chicks, vaccinations and medications, causes of chick deaths, good nutrition for chicks, and how to control mortality, etc. In this first part, we will learn how to build a chicken coop/the essentials in a chicken coop. Chicken House If you want to build…

LOCAL CHICKEN FARMING IN A MODERN WAY (new)

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POULTRY FARMING HOW TO CARE FOR CHICKENS 1-5 WEEKS Chickens are birds that are domesticated by many humans for various human uses. They are often used for cooking and for business as well. Many farmers like to raise chickens because they are easy to care for and do not have high maintenance costs compared to other domesticated animals. Today we will look at how to raise chicks until they become adult chickens; Chicken house; The chicken house should be close to the living house so that you can watch the…

Enzyme | Definition, Composition, & Action (new)

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Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies,They build some substances and break others down. All living things have enzymes. Our bodies naturally produce enzymes. But enzymes are also in manufactured products and food. An enzyme is a biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. It speeds up the rate of a specific chemical reaction in the cell Several types of enzymes are commonly used in poultry feeding programmes, either individually or in combination. Each enzyme has a specific role in feed digestion: Enzymes Composition…

Best Dairy Cattle feeds (new) – Mshindo Media.

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Provide your cow with a complete diet, rich in nutrients, proteins, and vitamins, as well as adequate water. Feeding your cow any type of feed is not enough to ensure that your cow is healthy and produces enough milk. Just like humans, cows need a complete diet. Feed must have the right balance of ingredients. Livestock need food that will provide them with energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins to build their bodies, produce milk, and reproduce. Young animals need adequate nutrients, so that they can grow and gain weight. Dairy…

KNOW THE BEST BREEDS OF DAIRY COWS (new)

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Find out which type of dairy cow is best to raise for production purposes.  Dairy farming is a very good and attractive business that has many benefits and makes the farmer satisfied especially for those who love this job. However, it is necessary to start by laying a solid foundation even before thinking about what type of seed you will take for breeding. It is good to know that, management is one of the most important things that if done carelessly can even change the dairy cow to be as…

INFECTIOUS CORYZA I Mshindo Media (new)

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#CHICKEN FLU AWARENESS It is a disease called infectious coryza spread by bacteria. anaeitwa (hemophilus paragallinarum). This disease attacks all types of chickens. And if you are not Pay attention to the cleanliness of the coop and utensils, do not allow people to enter the coop without permission or neighbors’ chickens to come in. in your coop; this disease can attack your chickens every week. #SYMPTOMS OF THIS DISEASE _Swelling of the face below and behind the eyes. _Difficult breathing and snoring _From mucus in the nose, _ Having a dry mouth…

Good Local Chicken Breeding (new)

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Indigenous poultry farming is an important tool in combating the tide of poverty by increasing household income.  However, despite a secure market, poultry farming has not yet been effectively used to combat the poverty faced by many Tanzanians.  It is a tradition for many communities in Tanzania to raise indigenous chickens as part of their traditions and customs. Indigenous chickens have been raised without being provided with essential services such as good housing, supplementary food, medicine, and protection from various diseases.  This summary provides a guide to organic chicken farming…

Learn more about goat farming (new) I Mshindo Media

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Goats and sheep are animals that can be raised at low cost. They are also tolerant of drought and disease, unlike cattle. Because they are small, they can be raised in a small area with a small workforce and even by those with low incomes. In this article,  focuses on goat farming. You may have already read articles like this, but for the requests of readers of this magazine, we will focus on production, development and nutrition. Production Healthy goats come into heat regularly, and can have about three kids every…

SUMMARY OF POULTRY FARMING (new) I Mshindo Media

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1: Preparation of the chicken coop, sweeping, decking with water, cleaning with disinfectant (Th4, V rid, Farm guard etc).  Let the coop sit for more than 7 days after removing the older chickens before bringing in other chickens.  Prepare all necessary equipment for receiving new chickens in the coop at least 3 days before receiving the chicks. Prepare a place to raise chicks, have heat sources ready before the chicks arrive (don’t skip setting them up once the chicks have arrived).  2: Food and water preparation  Make sure water and…