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To prevent egg-eating in layer chickens, ensure proper nutrition, comfortable nesting, and reduce stress. Use rollaway nest boxes to protect eggs. For egg grading, sort by quality (AA, A, B) and size (Large, Medium, etc) using candling to ensure good eggs

Shadreck Mwimanzi
05 Sep, 2025

Feeding Ruminants for Optimal Health and Productivity

Ruminants like cattle need a balanced diet of fiber, protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals from forages, grains, and supplements. Maintaining rumen health is critical for digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall immune function.

Shadreck Mwimanzi
01 Sep, 2025

From Hoof to Ham: The Essential Steps of Meat Processing

Meat processing turns animals into food. Key steps are slaughter, evisceration, chilling, and cutting. It requires strict hygiene, cold chain management, and regulatory compliance (USDA/state) for safety and sales reach.

Shadreck Mwimanzi
31 Aug, 2025

Poultry Diseases and Prevention Strategies

Poultry face bacterial, viral, parasitic & fungal diseases. Key prevention relies on strict biosecurity, vaccination programs, proper sanitation, and good nutrition to protect flock health and prevent economic losses.

Shadreck Mwimanzi
30 Aug, 2025

Livestock Autopsy

A necropsy identifies why livestock die. It involves an external exam, internal organ inspection, sample collection for lab testing, and a final diagnosis to inform herd health plans.

Shadreck Mwimanzi
29 Aug, 2025

POULTRY VACCINE MIXING

Steps: 1) Clean waterers, stabilize water (e.g., skim milk powder). 2) Calculate vaccine dose, reconstitute, mix well. 3) Withhold water briefly, offer vaccine, ensure quick consumption. 4) Provide vitamins, monitor birds, consult vet if needed.

Shadreck Mwimanzi
05 Aug, 2025

EFFECTIVE GOAT PRODUCTION

Effective goat production requires balanced nutrition, disease prevention (vaccinations, deworming, parasite control), and proper hygiene (clean housing, isolation of sick goats). Monitor for coccidiosis, tetanus, and foot rot. Regular health checks...

Shadreck Mwimanzi
04 Aug, 2025

DAIRY CATTLE BREEEDS

Top dairy cattle breeds: Holstein (highest yield), Jersey (rich milk), Brown Swiss (adaptable), Guernsey (golden milk). Others: Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Red Sindhi/Sahiwal (heat-tolerant).

Shadreck Mwimanzi
03 Aug, 2025

Lighting The Way To Optimal Egg Production In layer chickens

Winter’s shorter days reduce egg production. Supplemental lighting (14-16 hrs/day) stimulates hens' reproductive systems, regulates laying cycles, and improves egg quality. Use energy-efficient LEDs, maintain consistent timing, and monitor performance ...

Shadreck Mwimanzi
27 Jul, 2025

Dairy Cow Management During the Dry Season: Strategies for Increased Milk Production

Optimize dairy cow health & milk production during the dry season & crucial 40-60d dry period pre-calving. Key strategies: balanced high-quality nutrition, constant clean water, heat stress.... Ensures higher yields & healthier cows.

Shadreck Mwimanzi
24 Jul, 2025

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