Cattle feed is a crucial topic for any dairy farmer, and cattle feed blocks are an essential part of that. Much of the success of your dairy farm depends on giving your cattle all of the nutrients they require, but that can be a time-consuming process. Cattle feed blocks are a popular solution, and you …
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Pests such as flies are an incredible nuisance for cows and farmers. They irritate the animals, cause weight loss, and carry disease. There are many different fly control methods, but one of the most popular is cattle fly tags. An important question to answer is how long ear fly tags last on cattle. Fly tags provide …
Butter is a staple ingredient in many popular dishes, but very few recipes specify that you should use goat or sheep butter. Yet there are many benefits to using these alternatives to cow’s milk butter. But what are the differences between goat and sheep butter? What makes each unique? Goat butter and sheep butter have distinct …
The maturation of lambs is measured according to their complete independence from their dams and when they reach puberty. Until the age of one year, lambs are called ewe lambs or ram lambs, depending on their gender. After that, they are referred to as fully-grown ewes or rams. Lambs are considered mature and fully grown by …
If you’ve got a cow with small teats, you’ve got to figure out how to get her milk out of her udders in an unconventional-for-cows way. After all, it’s like you’ve got to deal with goat or sheep teats on much larger udders. Of course, it does mean that you’ll spend more time with your …
Goat farming can be a very profitable form of animal husbandry. Goats are lucratively farmed for their meat, milk, or fiber production. At the same time, some are useful for crossbreeding for their prolific kidding. In addition, miniature goats are becoming increasingly popular as pets, creating an opportunity for breeders to profit from certain docile …
If you’ve got a farm, maybe you’re considering starting a little dairy for some income. Or, perhaps, you want to go big and generate a lot of profit from your giant milking factory. However, if you have minimal knowledge of dairy farming, you should first know that it is costly. Dairy farming is more expensive …
Sheep are farmed for their wool, meat, and milk. Sheep dairy products are becoming more popular, thus increasing their demand. So, dairy sheep farmers need to feed their animals more so that they can produce this sought-after milk. But what are dairy sheep fed? Dairy sheep thrive on a diet of grasses and grains as they …
People with limited experience with cattle seldom think of them as dangerous. However, cattle kill around twenty-two people every year in the United States. Therefore, knowing what to do if a cow chases you is essential. Handling cattle must be done with thought and care to avoid potential accidents. To minimize the threat of an aggressive …
Sheep are known for their long woolly coats that can be used for making clothes for people. The sheep are sheared once or twice a year to harvest the wool. Some may inquire whether shearing is necessary for sheep and their natural process of shedding wool. Wild sheep have a natural wool growth cycle, where the …
Knowing how much profit you’re making is like checking the vital signs of your business, and dairy farming is no exception. It might seem like plenty of money is flowing in, but if you don’t keep a close eye on the actual numbers, your business might not make it, and you won’t qualify for funding. …
Animal husbandry can be an excellent form of income for small- to large-scale farmers. The consumption of animal products has many benefits but potential risks attached to it too. The risks affect animals, farmers, and consumers. But how does animal husbandry relate to the overall health of humans, specifically? Animal husbandry affects human health on several …
Dairy goats have a longer lactation than meat goats. They usually lactate for two hundred and eighty-four days to three hundred days. However, each goat is unique; therefore, the duration of lactation can vary among them. Due to the variations, it is important for the dairy farmer to know his goats and their characteristics. Examining the milk …
Dairy farming is highly dependent on water, including potable, non-potable, and mains water. It hydrates the cattle, cools them down, and cleans the parlor and equipment. And there are the farm workers’ needs too. But what happens when the taps run dry, and operations can’t continue normally? The answer lies in creating a generous backup …
Newborn lambs can survive about six hours after birth without drinking milk. This time varies depending on the weather conditions, the difficulty of the birth, and the condition of the lamb. Generally, lambs that have not drunk milk within six hours of birth have lost too much body heat and are hypothermic. As the lamb’s temperature …
Determining if your goat is pregnant is essential for the appropriate management. If the goat is pregnant, she will need extra food; if she is not pregnant, she will need to be bred again or investigated for pathology. There are several methods to decide if a goat is pregnant, some more scientific than others.Estrous Behavior Can …
We see milk on the shelves all year round when we go to the shop. But, since cows are mammals like humans, the question begs if they produce milk all year long or if they produce milk seasonally. And if they produce milk seasonally, why is milk always available? Dairy farming can be seasonal or year-round. …
Humans have been consuming meat and milk for more than 2 million years. The only significant change that has occurred is the way we get it. Although it is now easier than ever to get meat and dairy, the question is still how do farmers accomplish this. So let’s explore the differences between dairy farming …
One of the biggest criticisms big commercial dairy farms face is that calves are taken from their mothers when they are just a day old. It is understandable in economic terms because the milk the calves drink eats into the farmer’s profit margin. However, it does not make it any less cruel. The least stressful way …
Most people are not familiar with a sheep dairy. In 2021, it was estimated that there were only about two hundred sheep dairy farms in the United States. People may be unsure of the details of how sheep produce milk. Some may ask if sheep can produce milk without being pregnant. Sheep must be pregnant and …
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