Category: Livestock

When raising sheep, sooner or later you will have to face issues related to pregnancy and childbirth. Consider how the lambing of sheep occurs, what problems may be encountered during pregnancy, and how many lambs a sheep brings per year. Lambing process Suitable time for mating C...

Rabbit breeds have been around for a long time. These animals were domesticated over 2000 years ago. Since then, about 700 varieties have been bred. On an industrial scale, rabbits began to be bred about 200 years ago. The main products that can be obtained from rabbits are valuable fur and delicious dietary...

The mini horse has taken a special niche in the family of pets. This cute creature has long won the favor of breeders, despite the fact that the dwarf horse is barely taller than an eight-year-old. Previously, mini-horses were used as carriers for heavy loads. For all its diminutiveness...

Rabbit breeders often face a problem when the female refuses to approach the male and react aggressively to him. The reason why the rabbit is not covered can be many: stressful situations, a poor diet, poor conditions or fertility. The mating process needs to be carefully...

Diseases of the eyes in domestic rabbits are not uncommon. The organ of vision is rightfully considered one of the most important organs in herbivores in the wild. The structure of the eyes of these eared ones allows you to see even what is happening behind your back, thereby protecting them from predators. Healthy pet eyes wide...

The pig is the main source of meat for humans. Unfortunately, these pets have relatively weak immunity, especially if they live in large herds on farms or enterprises. Due to the fact that they live in cramped conditions and sometimes do not receive the necessary vitamins, they can pick up various...

There are no trifles in caring for cattle. Thus, correct and timely trimming of cows' hooves is a guarantee of the health and longevity of the animal. Hoof trimming in cows Why the procedure is necessary An experienced owner knows that the productivity and maintenance of the number of heads of cattle depends on a number of factors....

Breeding rabbits has its own characteristics that all novice breeders should know. Some of them concern the behavior of animals and the maternal instinct of females. Novice farmers are often worried about the question of why the rabbit scatters the rabbits immediately after birth. Why does the rabbit repulse...

The human diet includes a large amount of dairy products: cheeses, kefir, fermented baked milk, sour cream, etc. All of them would not exist without an animal that is a source of valuable and healthy milk - a cow. When breeding cows, the duration of the lactation period plays an important role, because it is this...

The Charolais cattle breed, bred in the course of long-term selection work, is started by farmers in order to obtain excellent quality meat from it and for use in crossing with other cattle to obtain hybrid lines. Breed of Charolais cows About Charolais cattle Charolais...