Article Category: Factsheets-livestock

Forage Production – Trichantera

Forage Production – Mulberry

Forage Production – Moringa (Saijan)

Fact Sheet – Managing Heat Stress in Broiler Production System

All types of livestock experience heat stress. This happens when the relative humidity and temperature of their surroundings are high.

Fact Sheet – How to hatch Duck Eggs the Natural Way

Fertile duck eggs must be incubated in order to hatch. This can be done either: naturally (duck sits on them), or in an incubator.

Fact Sheet – Some Common Health Problems of Poultry

Some common diseases of poultry are Aspergillosis, E. Coli Infection, Gumboro Disease {Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD)}, Newcastle Disease, Coccidiosis, Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD), Infectious Bronchitis, Malabsorption Syndrome, Blackhead, Botulism, Fowlpox…

Fact Sheet – How to Prepare Ducks for the Market

Knowledge about marketing is the farmer’s first and final step in the production process. Ducks for market must be prepared to satisfy consumers’ need and increase farmers’ profits.

Fact Sheet- Housing and Equipment for Duck Rearing

Proper housing and equipment are necessary for successful duck rearing. Ducks are generally reared close to dwelling houses. Locating the facility downwind from the dwelling house is therefore important for…

Fact Sheet – Nutrition and Feeding of Ducks

Proper nutrition is necessary if the ducks are to perform at their maximum genetic potential. The quantity and quality of feed influence growth rate, reproduction, carcass quality, health and eventually…

Factsheet – Breeds of Ducks

Two different species of ducks are reared locally. These are: The Barbary or Muscovy Duck The True Duck

Fact Sheet – Management of Common Problems in the Laying House

From time to time layers may not be performing satisfactorily. Whether the problem is high feed consumption, low egg production, small egg size, poor egg shell quality or high mortality,…