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πCattle Management
Tick Control for Cattle
Dip cattle every 2 weeks during tick season using amitraz-based dips. Rotate grazing areas to break tick life cycles. Ch...
Cattle Nutrition During Dry Season
Provide supplementary protein blocks during dry season. Ensure access to clean water at all times. Use crop residues lik...
Vaccination Schedule for Cattle
Vaccinate against foot-and-mouth disease every 6 months. Annual vaccination against lumpy skin disease. Deworm cattle ev...
πGoat Management
Mineral Requirements for Goats
Provide mineral licks containing salt, calcium, and phosphorus. Goats need access to browse and quality pasture. Supplem...
Goat Disease Prevention
Vaccinate against pulpy kidney disease annually. Deworm every 3 months using rotation of dewormers. Watch for signs of p...
Goat Breeding Management
Select healthy breeding stock with good conformation. One buck can serve 25-30 does. Pregnancy lasts 150 days (5 months)...
πPoultry Management
Chicken Coop Management
Maintain dry bedding using wood shavings or rice husks. Provide 30cm perch space per bird. Ensure good ventilation witho...
Chicken Deworming Schedule
Deworm chickens every 3 months using piperazine or levamisole. Watch for signs of worms in droppings. Rotate different d...
Chicken Feeding Program
Provide layers mash for egg-laying hens (16-18% protein). Give growers mash for young chickens (20% protein). Supplement...
Sample Questions to Get Started
Livestock Health
- πHow do I treat ticks in cattle?
- πWhat vaccines do goats need?
- πHow often should I deworm chickens?
Crop Production
- β’ Best fertilizer for maize in Zimbabwe?
- β’ When to plant groundnuts?
- β’ How to control pests naturally?
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