Diseases of farm animals are not uncommon on private farmsteads, and they appear even in those farms where owners observe the norms and rules of keeping pets. Ailments have a different origin, but their symptoms often coincide. The article will focus on blood impurities in goat milk, possible causes and methods of eliminating this problem

New Zealand rabbits have been popular with breeders for many years due to their early maturity and good meat productivity. Manufacturers of fur products like to buy their beautiful fur coats. If you want to become the owner of these animals, you can familiarize yourself with how to properly maintain this breed

Many beginner rabbit breeders and lovers of these animals are sure that they eat any plant food. Moreover, cabbage, which is always associated with this rabbit. In fact, not all of its species can be fed to rabbits. Also, the mass of the product should be strictly dosed. Read on what types and volumes of cabbage can be given to rabbits

Raising rabbits is a rather troublesome task. One of the reasons for the complexity of this process is their susceptibility to various infectious diseases. Coccidiosis (or coccidiosis) is among the top three of these. Next, we will talk about what constitutes a disease, and how to forget about it forever and protect the livestock

“At a gallop - across Europe, ” “from one place to a quarry” - these well-known expressions do justice to that speed, which is the main sign of the fastest of horse gait. The gallop, its varieties and methods of mastering it will be discussed in the article. What is gallop How swift and sweeping the running of a galloping horse can be judged by the fact that during the movement its step can be 3 times longer than its body. That i

Mortality of rabbits occurs on farms infrequently. But if it does, it does tangible damage to their owners. The main cause of death is viral and bacterial infections that penetrate rabbitry along with active and passive vectors. To minimize the likelihood of infection, it is necessary to limit the penetration of microorganisms and their reproduction through compliance with preventive measures and timely treatment of diseased animals

In addition to cows and goats, sheep can also be a source of milk on the farm. These animals can only be milked during lactation, and the volumes of milk are small, but it has a valuable chemical composition and is the main ingredient for the production of delicious cheese. For more information about which breeds of sheep are dairy, the basic rules for milking animals, as well as recommendations for milk processing and a description of the most famous types of sheep’s cheese, are described later in the article.

Shearing sheep is a time consuming and responsible process. It requires not only experience and knowledge of the case, but also the ability to choose the right tool for the job. Scissors or an electric machine is the choice of the farmer himself. But the most important thing in this matter is the sharpness of the cutting object and the quality of the haircut

Breeding rabbits in the household is quite difficult: this is due to the high mortality of animals and the high demands on living conditions. In order to raise animals as profitable as possible, they must acquire housing in the form of rabbitry or small farms. Such dwellings are not cheap, so it is much more profitable to make a mini-farm for rabbits at home

The bridle belongs to the main horse ammunition, which is necessary for riding. In operation, it is simple, and it is not difficult to do it yourself if you know the principle of operation and the sequence of actions. This will be discussed below. What is a horse’s bridle? The bridle consists of many small elements, is worn on the horse’s head and is necessary in order to give the horse an exact motion vector, to give movement and stop commands. Th

Dairy farming continues to actively switch to automated milking of cows. This is largely due to the saving of time and human resources, but there are reasons why not everyone refused manual milking. Milking machines have many advantages, but are not suitable in all cases. Milking a cow with a milking machine The transition from manual milking to automated milking is justified by great benefits, especially for large farmers

Nutrients and microelements are necessary not only for people, but also for animals to ensure their health, active life and good performance when it comes to agricultural species. In this article you will learn about compound feeds that are used to feed cattle (cattle), their purpose, types, composition and how useful or harmful they are

Processing sheep skin is a lengthy process that requires a significant investment of time and labor. To get high-quality wool and sheepskin, you need to strictly follow a certain sequence of actions. It is necessary to process the skin with the utmost care in order to protect it from mechanical damage and prevent coarsening

The reproductive system of cows is vulnerable and prone to many diseases, especially in the postpartum period. This is primarily due to the fact that the sensitivity of the uterus is increased, and immunity is reduced. In this regard, a disease such as endometritis is a frequent occurrence in cattle

A change in the behavior or appearance of animals should alert each responsible owner, regardless of the purpose of keeping the rabbits. The cause of the painful appearance of pets is often not a virus, but worms that infect the body of an animal and harm it. Sources of infection and risk factors The source of the appearance of worms in a decorative or meat rabbit can be: blood-sucking insects; unprocessed food; raw spring, well water; contact with soil (earth)