Those who have lived all their lives in the city and have not had the opportunity to observe a large animal during the day may be interested in the question in what position the horse is sleeping. There are many myths and conjectures about this, and to dispel or confirm them, the information in this article will come in handy

To get a healthy and full-fledged litter of nutria, it is necessary to properly conduct the pregnancy of the female, providing her with appropriate care and nutrition. It is very important to pay attention to changes in the behavior of nutria at different stages of pregnancy, as well as after childbirth

Kalmyk breed is today considered the best of domestic breeds of meat for purposes. The selection of a unique breed that was once brought up by nomadic tribes was affected by the harsh habitat and lifestyle of the Kalmyks themselves. At the same time, the key factor in the formation of the breed was strict natural selection

Very often, the owners of rabbits are faced with this situation: the female immediately after the rounding throws and tramples the cubs after their birth. After reading the article, you will learn about the causes of this phenomenon, and how to deal with it. Why the rabbit scatters and tramples the rabbits Before giving birth, the rabbit arranges a nest for unborn children, in which he places them immediately after the birthing and begins to lick

Goat milk is a very valuable and nutritious product, as well as raw materials for the production of elite cheeses and other delicious dishes. It is not surprising, therefore, that the sharp reduction in milk production in goats cannot but cause concern both among owners of large livestock farms and in private homesteads

The Jersey Cow belongs to the expressed breeds of the dairy direction. Many farms prefer to keep cattle for universal use, but this breed is popular in many countries of the world due to its high milk yield and excellent milk performance (especially in terms of fat content). Consider a description of this breed, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as features of the content and feeding

Breeding sheep - albeit a profitable, but rather troublesome business. If you have already decided to engage in sheep husbandry, you should approach this very responsibly and, first of all, inquire about what diseases can harm animals. A frequent ailment is diarrhea in sheep, which, if untreated, can even lead to death

One of the most profitable sectors of animal husbandry is raising bulls for meat. Beef is highly valued in the market and is distinguished by its high palatability. Breeding bulls for meat Each business has its advantages and disadvantages. Cattle requires increased attention to their health and maintenance

Every year, more and more farmers decide to abandon the cow in favor of less demanding goats. These animals are able to eat almost any food and are characterized by a fairly high productivity. However, often milk production in goats is sharply reduced, especially after the first lambing. This article will discuss the main ways to increase the productivity of goats after the first lambing, and also describe whether it is possible to protect animals from poor milk yield

Lactation is one of the most important processes in the body of mammals, which has been adopted by humans since ancient times. Mastering them allowed mankind to create a whole food industry and with it many unique food products. In this material, we will reveal in detail all the features of the process in cattle, as well as share tips on increasing the productivity of animals

Professional breeders determine the weight of a pig using special electronic scales. Such a device, although it is convenient for the farmer, however, has a high cost. You can calculate the mass of a pig without devices - for this there are other methods based on tables and formulas. The average weight of the pig The mass of the pig depends primarily on the breed of the animal

Guided by the opinion that pigs are omnivorous animals, some pig farmers believe that the selection of a diet for such pets is a simple matter. In fact, in order to profit from this type of farming, it is necessary to take into account the many nuances and responsibly approach the selection of the diet

Mountain ram is a representative of the cloven-hoofed detachment and the bovine family, native to Central and South Asia. Some of the species of this animal are listed in the Red Book. This article provides a more detailed classification of sheep subgenus, as well as their description. Characteristic, external description These mammals grow up to 1

One of the main advantages of growing goats is their unpretentiousness in food and the lack of strict requirements for the barn. To have time to prepare the room for frost, start preparatory work in the summer. The rest of the article will discuss how to create comfortable conditions for goats in the winter

Small neat pigs with smart eyes, a good character, neat and unpretentious - mini-pigs - are becoming more popular among pet lovers. Animals are easily trained, accustomed to the tray, do not have a specific aroma. The features of their content will be discussed in the article. History of occurrence Piglets were bred in a selective way in the mid-twentieth century by German scientists