To make silage, green fodder like maize or Napier grass is chopped and pressed tightly in silage bags to remove oxygen. Bags are tied and stored for 2–3 weeks until fermentation produces nutritious, preserved feed. For dry fodder mixture, wheat or rice straw is mixed with jaggery, salt and mineral pRead more
To make silage, green fodder like maize or Napier grass is chopped and pressed tightly in silage bags to remove oxygen. Bags are tied and stored for 2–3 weeks until fermentation produces nutritious, preserved feed. For dry fodder mixture, wheat or rice straw is mixed with jaggery, salt and mineral powder. This improves flavour, palatability and digestion. Both silage and dry fodder mixtures provide balanced nutrition, especially during seasons when fresh green fodder is unavailable.
Estimating weight without a weighing machine is done using Schaeffle’s Formula: Weight = Length × Girth² ÷ 300/600. For example, goats use 600, cows 330. Farmers measure length and girth, then calculate weight. This estimate helps prepare feeding charts, deciding how much dry fodder, green fodder anRead more
Estimating weight without a weighing machine is done using Schaeffle’s Formula: Weight = Length × Girth² ÷ 300/600. For example, goats use 600, cows 330. Farmers measure length and girth, then calculate weight. This estimate helps prepare feeding charts, deciding how much dry fodder, green fodder and concentrates are needed daily. It prevents overfeeding or underfeeding, ensuring animals stay healthy, digest food properly and remain productive for milk or meat.
Before working with farm animals, I should know their basic needs. They require safe, ventilated housing to protect them from heat, cold and predators. Clean water and nutritious food are essential for health. Regular vaccination and timely medical care prevent diseases. Hygiene in shelters, waste mRead more
Before working with farm animals, I should know their basic needs. They require safe, ventilated housing to protect them from heat, cold and predators. Clean water and nutritious food are essential for health. Regular vaccination and timely medical care prevent diseases. Hygiene in shelters, waste management and stress-free environments also matter. Knowing these requirements helps me care for animals better, ensuring their well-being and productivity in milk, meat or wool production.
When unfamiliar people approach farm animals, they feel threatened or unsafe. This stress can make them restless, aggressive or defensive. Large animals like cows or buffaloes may kick or charge if disturbed suddenly. Even smaller animals can stop eating or act nervous. Farmers often calm them by spRead more
When unfamiliar people approach farm animals, they feel threatened or unsafe. This stress can make them restless, aggressive or defensive. Large animals like cows or buffaloes may kick or charge if disturbed suddenly. Even smaller animals can stop eating or act nervous. Farmers often calm them by speaking softly or offering food. Animals are sensitive to their surroundings, so strangers should move slowly, avoid loud noises and respect their space.
Safety around animals is very important. I never disturb or excite animals and avoid standing behind them as they may kick. I stay calm, speak gently and sometimes offer feed to reduce aggression. While approaching, I make sure a farmer, teacher or veterinary expert is present. Animals are tied secuRead more
Safety around animals is very important. I never disturb or excite animals and avoid standing behind them as they may kick. I stay calm, speak gently and sometimes offer feed to reduce aggression. While approaching, I make sure a farmer, teacher or veterinary expert is present. Animals are tied securely and I maintain a safe distance. These safety practices protect me, others and the animals during observation or feeding activities.
Prepare silage and a healthy, dry fodder mixture for farm animals.
To make silage, green fodder like maize or Napier grass is chopped and pressed tightly in silage bags to remove oxygen. Bags are tied and stored for 2–3 weeks until fermentation produces nutritious, preserved feed. For dry fodder mixture, wheat or rice straw is mixed with jaggery, salt and mineral pRead more
To make silage, green fodder like maize or Napier grass is chopped and pressed tightly in silage bags to remove oxygen. Bags are tied and stored for 2–3 weeks until fermentation produces nutritious, preserved feed. For dry fodder mixture, wheat or rice straw is mixed with jaggery, salt and mineral powder. This improves flavour, palatability and digestion. Both silage and dry fodder mixtures provide balanced nutrition, especially during seasons when fresh green fodder is unavailable.
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Estimating weight without a weighing machine is done using Schaeffle’s Formula: Weight = Length × Girth² ÷ 300/600. For example, goats use 600, cows 330. Farmers measure length and girth, then calculate weight. This estimate helps prepare feeding charts, deciding how much dry fodder, green fodder anRead more
Estimating weight without a weighing machine is done using Schaeffle’s Formula: Weight = Length × Girth² ÷ 300/600. For example, goats use 600, cows 330. Farmers measure length and girth, then calculate weight. This estimate helps prepare feeding charts, deciding how much dry fodder, green fodder and concentrates are needed daily. It prevents overfeeding or underfeeding, ensuring animals stay healthy, digest food properly and remain productive for milk or meat.
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Before working with farm animals, I should know their basic needs. They require safe, ventilated housing to protect them from heat, cold and predators. Clean water and nutritious food are essential for health. Regular vaccination and timely medical care prevent diseases. Hygiene in shelters, waste mRead more
Before working with farm animals, I should know their basic needs. They require safe, ventilated housing to protect them from heat, cold and predators. Clean water and nutritious food are essential for health. Regular vaccination and timely medical care prevent diseases. Hygiene in shelters, waste management and stress-free environments also matter. Knowing these requirements helps me care for animals better, ensuring their well-being and productivity in milk, meat or wool production.
See lessFarm animals can get disturbed due to the presence of unfamiliar people. How?
When unfamiliar people approach farm animals, they feel threatened or unsafe. This stress can make them restless, aggressive or defensive. Large animals like cows or buffaloes may kick or charge if disturbed suddenly. Even smaller animals can stop eating or act nervous. Farmers often calm them by spRead more
When unfamiliar people approach farm animals, they feel threatened or unsafe. This stress can make them restless, aggressive or defensive. Large animals like cows or buffaloes may kick or charge if disturbed suddenly. Even smaller animals can stop eating or act nervous. Farmers often calm them by speaking softly or offering food. Animals are sensitive to their surroundings, so strangers should move slowly, avoid loud noises and respect their space.
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Safety around animals is very important. I never disturb or excite animals and avoid standing behind them as they may kick. I stay calm, speak gently and sometimes offer feed to reduce aggression. While approaching, I make sure a farmer, teacher or veterinary expert is present. Animals are tied secuRead more
Safety around animals is very important. I never disturb or excite animals and avoid standing behind them as they may kick. I stay calm, speak gently and sometimes offer feed to reduce aggression. While approaching, I make sure a farmer, teacher or veterinary expert is present. Animals are tied securely and I maintain a safe distance. These safety practices protect me, others and the animals during observation or feeding activities.
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