Care of Dairy Cows During Pregnancy!
Cows are a valuable resource for farmers, providing milk and other dairy products. Proper management during the pregnancy period is crucial to ensure the health of both the cow and…
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Jun
25
Jun
Goat Rearing Methods!
Goat rearing is considered a quick way to generate income, especially for those with limited resources. With proper management, it can yield substantial returns. Grazing Method Grazing is suitable for…
24
Jun
Bacterial Diseases in Poultry!
Poultry farming in Tamil Nadu has evolved from backyard rearing to intensive farming in large-scale open sheds. This change has led to various issues due to factors like inadequate space,…
24
Jun
Blue Tongue Disease in Red Sheep!
Published in: March 2017 Blue Tongue Disease is a viral infection that affects red sheep, among other livestock. The virus spreads through bites from Culicoides midges, making the disease more…
24
Jun
Tamil Nadu’s Indigenous Cattle Breeds!
Published in: March 2017 Since ancient times, there has been a close relationship between livestock and humans, particularly among Tamils, as evidenced by traditional sports like Jallikattu and references in…
23
Jun
Abdominal Bloating in Livestock!
Published in: August 2018 Issue Goats, cows, and other livestock chew their feed partially and then swallow it into their stomachs, where it is further digested through rumination. If the…
23
Jun
Care of Piglets!
Published in: March 2017 Issue The number of people consuming pork is increasing day by day, making pig farming an important aspect of livestock production. A mother pig (sow) can…
23
Jun
Diseases Affecting Native Chickens!
Published in: November 2018 In the economic advancement of rural India, livestock farming plays a significant role, with poultry farming providing substantial support to landless and small farmers due to…
23
Jun
Protecting Goats from Enterotoxaemia (Thullumari Disease)!
Published in: May 2020 During the rainy season, a significant disease affecting goats is enterotoxaemia, commonly known as thullumari. This disease, caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens,…
22
Jun
Cattle Breeds of Tamil Nadu!
Published in: March 2017 Since ancient times, there has been a close relationship between humans and livestock, especially between Tamils and cattle, as evidenced by the traditional sport of jallikattu…