Posted by SLN Staff on Jan 26th, 2014 | Comments Off on Livestock Health – Causes Care & Cures Of Common Cattle Diseases
If you are raising cattle in your farm, it is very important to know the types of diseases your cattle can suffer from to best manage and treat these diseases. Most of the diseases of cattle or any farm animal can be prevented through proper management and care. Tick Damage If your farm animals are suffering from ticks, they can cause severe damage to your cattle if left untreated for a long...
Posted by SLN Staff on Jan 21st, 2014 | Comments Off on Improving Livestock Feed & Effects Of Lack Of Nutrition During Winter
During the winter seasons, it is extremely important to meet the nutrition requirements of the livestock to keep them in optimal shape and performance. During winter seasons, animals need extra energy to keep their bodies warm. The energy they get from food is transformed into fat and also heat. Lack of food and water during the winter season can cause animals to suffer, retard their growth,...
Posted by SLN Staff on Dec 11th, 2013 | Comments Off on Livestock Nutrition and Winter Livestock Management
Winter can be a harsh time for animals, with the freezing rain, slit, snow and rain. While we, the humans are able to cloth ourselves in warm cloths and stay indoors to drink a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate to keep us warm, the animals on the other hand, must rely on us in order to stay warm and safe and secured for the winter. During the winter months, the livestock and other pet animals...