Transcription of ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Dehorning (cattle)The younger the ANIMAL , the better!!Dehorning can be done at any age but should preferably be done before 8 weeks of age. It is best done during the winter when there are very few with calcium, phosphorus and other minerals is important especially in the dry season. Lactating/milking animals, pregnant and big frame animals should be given special attentionWaterWater should be provided at all times for all types of livestock. Saline water with total dissolved solids (TDS) of less than 1000 mg/L is excellent for all classes of livestock and poultry. NB: To convert electrical conductivity millisiemens per meter to milligram per liter (mS/m to mg/L) multiply by of newborn animalsSupervise lambing/kidding/calving (reduces deaths from dystocia) Immerse or spray the navel with iodine (based spray)- iodine helps prevent infection and promotes drying of the navel Ensure lambs/Kids/calves receive adequate colostrum intake. Should receive adequate amounts within 30 40 minutes of the lambs/kids/calves can suckle by teat stripping to remove teat canal waxAssist lambs/kids/calves that have not nursed.
Dehorning (cattle) The younger the animal, the better!! Dehorning can be done at any age but should preferably be done before 8 weeks of age. It is best done during the winter when there are very few flies.
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