It has been common knowledge that small poultry farms in India were exempt from environmental laws. However, these farms will also have to take measures similar to large farms to prevent environmental pollution, according to new guidelines.
These guidelines also throw light on the benchmark used to define small, medium…
Goat farming is becoming popular in Rural areas and towns of India nowadays as it involves minimum financial outlay and risk, but good profits. Goats can be raised in small areas of land as they require much less care and maintenance than other farm animals. Goat farming can be combined…
In India, goat farming is highly profitable as it requires minimum investment. As Goat farming involves the raising and breeding of all domestic goats, it can be done in small to large industrial scale. A branch of animal husbandry, Goats are farmed mainly for their meat, milk, fiber, and skin…
It has been a challenging second decade of the 21st century for all of us. From the Corona virus wreaking havoc on the global economy to climate change modifying the landscape of our planet, the need for sustainability in breeding practices has become imperative.
The damage caused by these factors…
A high death rate in chicks is a serious issue and needs to be tackled at a nascent stage as it can lead to huge monetary impacts. The following steps can be adopted to ensure that mortality rates are kept in check:
1. Buying from trusted suppliers
2. Monitoring health
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Genetic Causes
Around 21 lethal gene mutations in birds lead to chicks dying during incubation. Sometimes congenital trembling can even make them die as early as within one week of hatching.
Management Causes Nutritional Causes
In the world of poultry farming, nutritious feed forms an important aspect of rearing healthy birds. Soybean meal and yellow corn are usually used due to their high fiber and protein content. However, the durability of corn as a sustained feed source is in question due to a rapid increase…
Quails may be tiny, but they come packed with nutritive value; some key nutrients that even chicken doesn’t have. At one point, Quail meat was so popular in India that it was being over-hunted and the government had to ban it. After the population has picked up and markets have…
Rearing goats have been part of traditional farming as goats are profitable means of milk, meat and leather. In India, especially, goat farming is seeing a rise in popularity today, due to the numerous health benefits, a new lifestyle dependent on meat and an increased purchasing power for leather goods.
Integration of livestock in fish culture has been a popular system in practice since traditional times. In the mix has been the use of ducks, pig, cattle and even goats. …
