Livestock Production Systems

Understanding Animal Production Cycles: A Journey from Birth to Consumer

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In animal production, the term “production cycle” entails the life journey of an animal, from its initial moments of birth or hatching to the culmination of its productive life often concluded in the processing of meat, dairy, or other essential animal products. Throughout the production cycle, careful management is essential. The focus extends beyond mere […]

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Challenges in Ranching

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Ranching faces several challenges and problems that can impact the viability and sustainability of operations. Running a ranch profitably and sustainably will require ranchers to actively engage in ranching practices that solve emerging problems in ranching economics, environment management, and animal husbandry. Here are the most common issues faced by ranchers. Land Availability and Fragmentation

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Key Practices in Ranching

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Ranching is an integral part of the agriculture industry with economic, environmental, and cultural significance. Commonly practised in regions with vast grasslands or arid and semi-arid lands where crop farming is challenging, ranching promotes the utilization of resources in such areas. To run a ranch profitably and sustainably, ranchers need to strike a balance between

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Cultivating a Smarter Future in Farming with Data Analytics

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Smart farming is precision farming that incorporates farming management with new technology and information to optimize productivity.  Technologies such as GPS technology, Sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial Intelligence are integrated into various agricultural practices. However, data collected from this new technology is only meaningful if insightful decisions are drawn from this data.

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Why Invest In Livestock Insurance?

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Livestock farming is a primary source of income for most farmers and an intensive investment as farmers employ effort, time, and resources to nurture and protect their livestock. Production uncertainties and unfavourable events like adverse weather patterns, market fluctuations and diseases lead to production losses that impact farm cash flow, profitability and sustainability. These incidents

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The Benefits and Challenges of Agrosilvopastoral Production Systems

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In most farms, agrosilvopastoral systems (ASPS) are adopted to diversify income streams and support subsistence farming. The ASPS involves the deliberate combination of woody components (tree or shrub) with livestock keeping and/or crops in the same land. The agrosilvopastoral system is a model of production and conservation that combines silvicultural practices that complement pre-existing agricultural

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Top Entrepreneurship Pitfalls in Agriculture

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The prospect of minting cash from agribusinesses is arguably a motivating factor for most farmers. The ever-rising human population that depends on agriculture products and services offers a diverse market to get a share of for agripreneuers. However, agriprenuership continues to leave a bitter taste on many farmers of failed projects or businesses. Along the

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Management and Prevention of Diseases in Sheep and Goats

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Maintaining the health of your goats and sheep is critical to attaining your farm production goals. Disease and parasite management ensures your herd grows sustainably, eliminates human health risks, and production of sheep and goat products with acceptable market and welfare standards. Considering poor health management leads to significant quality and quantity losses in sheep

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Tips to Keep Your Livestock Farm Manageable- Avoid Farm Burnout

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Livestock Farming involves multiple tasks in enterprise and animal husbandry management that are routinely done. Without a proper farm strategy, routine tasks may become overwhelming as your projects grow leading to burnouts, abandoned projects, a drop in production, or a halt of all farm activities. Here are tips and tricks to keep a farm manageable and staff energized as you grow towards achieving your milestones and livestock farming goals.

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