A cow has been a life companion and source of human nutrition for several thousand years, during which the breeds of this animal were clearly divided according to the benefits brought to its owner, into dairy, meat and mixed meat and dairy. The Hereford cow is a distinct representative of the meat breed, and for the entire time of its breeding the dairy "component" has never been given attention

When breeding cattle, the farmer wants to get meat and dairy products. For livestock to be highly productive, it must be properly fed. If, if you want to get large milk yields, it is enough to correctly calculate the diet, then to get a carcass with a good slaughter yield, it is important not only the menu, but also the amount of food consumed by the animal

Lamb and mutton fat are popular in eastern countries, but are not so common here. Not everyone knows that kurdyuk (mutton fat) has many useful properties and can be used for respiratory diseases and coughing, as well as badger. The beneficial properties of lamb fat The fat tail of ram is almost 100% composed of fats, among which there is Omega-3, which suppresses inflammatory processes and stimulates the immune system

There are many different parasitic diseases that pigs are exposed to. One of the most common diseases that causes a lot of discomfort and discomfort to pets is sarcoptosis or itchy scabies. Let's see what are the causes of the disease, and how to effectively treat it. What is this disease Pig sarcoptosis is a disease transmitted from one animal to another that occurs from time to time

Breeding rabbits is a very popular activity, as their meat is dietary and very tasty, and skins are highly valued for the production of fur products. But these animals are susceptible to many diseases, including those that lead to death. Regular vaccination against hemorrhagic disease will protect pets from a dangerous virus

Breeding sheep can have two goals - getting meat or wool. However, from the economic point of view, those breeds that combine both of these directions are of the greatest interest. This category belongs to the well-known Russian breeders and deserving more than one enthusiastic review of the Kuibyshev sheep, which will be discussed below

In livestock, the emergence of a new calf is important not only in terms of increasing the number of livestock, but also as a factor in increasing the productivity of dairy cows. In the postpartum period, the milk yield increases to 20–25 liters per day, and reaches its peak by the 60th day after calving, therefore it is necessary to prevent postpartum complications, which, in particular, include paresis.

Breeds of sheep of the woolen direction are becoming less popular for various reasons. This served as an impetus for the development of new breeds of meat type on their basis. One of these is the Katumskaya sheep breed. What kind of animals are these, how to breed and keep them - read about it in the review

Today in the world there are more than two hundred species of goats that are dairy or meat. Angora (the second name is Kemel) occupies a special place in general, since the animals of this breed are a source of wool of unsurpassed quality, from which they produce the most valuable mohair. The article will discuss the specifics of this breed

If you need a good meat pig, then you can consider purchasing representatives of the Duroc breed, one of the most common in the world. The article contains information about its advantages and disadvantages, productive qualities, and features of cultivation. How did the breed appear The breed appeared in the USA as a result of collective work on crossing Guinean boars with red pigs

Many owners of rabbits are faced with the problem that the animal fulfills its need anywhere in the apartment. No need to make hasty conclusions. With the right approach to the problem, everything is easily solved. After spending a little time, you can train a rabbit in a pot. How to do this, later in the article

Like any other animal, young calves, in addition to regular and balanced nutrition, need vitamins for rapid growth and strengthening. The article will consider the most necessary useful elements for cattle. Important! In addition to walking and feeding concentrated feeds, animals need additional nutritional supplements that positively affect their health

Koch's wand is dangerous for cattle. One of the varieties of tuberculosis is called bullish, although bulls and cows are subject to both human and bird species of this disease. We find out what kind of disease it is, what its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and measures taken to detect tuberculosis in the herd

The death of a pet is always a tragedy, even if the animal dies of old age. Therefore, when purchasing a pet, you always want him to live as long as possible, while remaining healthy and cheerful. Conditions of detention, of course, play not the last role in achieving this goal, but the fundamental factor determining the life span of a pet is still biological

In nature, there are many breeds, but man still makes his own adjustments. First of all, this is observed in farming - breeders are constantly in search of the most productive breeds of chickens, cows and other livestock. Rabbits were no exception, and one of the results of work on them was the emergence of the breed Soviet Chinchilla