Introduction What is a parasite? A Parasite is an organism which obtains its livelihood from another organism (host) which suffers damage. Parasitism is the association between a parasite and a… Read More »LIVESTOCK HEALTH (PARASITES) – WELL DETAILED
Introduction Livestock nutrition: Livestock are fed for production and body maintenance. The edible material given to animals is called food. It is digested, absorbed and utilized in the body. Nutrients… Read More »LIVESTOCK NUTRITION – SUPERB EXPLAINATION
This is based on nutrient composition: Feed additives. Roughages Are feeds of low available nutrients per unit weight and high fibre content Examples: Dry roughages, Succulent roughages, Residues from agricultural… Read More »CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMAL FEEDS
What is Livestock Digestion?. Livestock Digestion is the process through which food is broken down into small particles in the alimentary canal ready for absorption into the blood stream. Digestion… Read More »LIVESTOCK DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS – BETTER EXPLAINATION
Ration Is the amount of food that will provide essential nutrients to an animal in a 24 hour period. To enable that animal to meet its maintenance and production requirements.… Read More »COMPUTATION OF LIVESTOCK RATIONS – AMAZING TOPIC
Introduction Livestock Health is the state of the body in which all the organs and systems are normal and functioning normally. Disease is any deviation from the normal health of… Read More »AMAZING LIVESTOCK HEALTH – WELL DETAILED