Category: Goat

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…

Contagious ecthyma (new) I Mshindo Media

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This disease has many technical names: contagious pustular dermatitis, contagious ecthyma, infectious labial dermatitis, ecthyma contagiosum, thistle disease and scabby mouth. –This disease, which affects goats and sheep, is caused by a virus called parapox virus. These viruses live in environments such as barn walls, food containers, in pastures, etc. and can survive for a month, a year, and more.  Propagation These viruses enter the animal through open wounds such as sores and often affect goats because they like to eat thorns that lead to injuries in the mouth. -Also,…