Azolla Production LEARN TO PRODUCE AZOLLA FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK You can watch the video above.…. KNOW AZOLLA Azolla is a type of blue green algae that can be cultivated and thrive well in ponds, rivers, ponds and ditches that move water for a long time. Its main function is to absorb nitrogen from the air and also grow very quickly in stagnant water.Benefits of Azolla1. It is used to add nitrogen to the soil by using it in the production of organic fertilizer or as mulch in the field.2. It…
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Know about chickens for LAYERS AND BROILERS (new)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEST LAYERS AND BROILERSCHICKENS Well-cared for chickens depend on the following:- Mortality during rearing 3% – 5% Mortality during laying 1% per month Age at first laying 19-20 weeks VACCINATION PROCEDURERepeat the New Castle vaccination every 3-4 months, the Marek’s vaccination is done at the Hatchery before the breeder is given chicks.NOTE : Mareks vaccination when buying chicks is difficult to know, you should consider getting chicks from recognized places.FEEDING SCHEDULEAge (Weeks) Type of food0-3 Broiler Starter4-8 Broiler FinisherDEWALT TREATMENTThis is done mostly in laying hens:First time given at 8 weeks, repeated…
Make your own chicken feed (new) I Mshindo Media
CHICKEN FEED PRODUCTION (broilers) This food will be formulated in a way that helps the chick swallow it properly and therefore should be in small granules. Even if you buy bran, it is best to run it through a machine to make it softer. Broiler starter Type of food Quantity (kgs) 40 grams of whole grain flour such as corn or millet Millet or maize bran or 27 Sunflower or sesame seeds, or cotton or peanuts etc. 20 Bone meal or chicken bone meal (DCP) 2.25 Seafood or fish…
Dairy Cattle Breeds & management (new) I Mshindo media
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
#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…