Raising pigeons is not only a hobby but a good earner too. They multiply fast if proper care is given, and almost every part of a pigeon has use. For instance, the feathers and bones, after flesh meat has been removed, can be used as feed for chicken; its manure is feed for cows. At […]
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Livestock business ideas is for newbie and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to venture in livestock industry can greatly benefit from this livestock section of the site. This includes value-added products from livestock, livestock farming, livestock breeding and production, and many others.
Quality breeders for a bountiful egg harvest
In 2010, the duck industry was very profitable and vibrant, with an estimated population of 10.8 million head. Now, challenges are weighing it down. Decline in the number and quality […]
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How to Raise Cattle in the Backyard
Backyard cattle fattening is a profitable small-scale livestock enterprise in the Philippines. It provides farmers with a sustainable income while supporting the country’s beef supply. With the increasing demand for […]
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A science-based approach in raising native chicken
Raising native chickens is an income resource generator. Traditionally, raising native chicken is a backyard practice wherein the chickens can roam freely with minimal interventions in terms of feed supplementation, […]
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Know Your Equipment: Proper Installation and Commissioning is Essential to Machine Reliability
Cabuyao, Laguna—Nov 04,2020— In almost any industry, machines and equipment play a critical role in any process whether it’s in the manufacturing of products or operating services. Without these, progress […]
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Bulacan college puts up breeding station that raised goat inventory by 100%, to produce meat loaf from chevon
Bulacan state college has put up a breeding station that raised goat inventory by 100 percent and aims to aid small farmers meet brisk demand by eventually producing meat loaf […]
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Diagnosing Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) in Minutes
Almost half of the pre-weaner pigs suddenly excrete yellowish watery diarrhea. The same alarming picture can be seen in neighboring pens, wherein almost seven out of 10 piglets in a […]
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DA-PCC adopts DNA marker technology to improve milk-producing carabao breeding
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) is adopting the DNA marker technology to improve its breeding program. That should contribute over the long term to raising the country’s milk […]
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How to Raise Pigs in an Odor free Piggery
How to raise pigs in an easy to manage and odor free piggery through the Profitable Innovative Growing System or PIGS, a method of raising pigs in an environment that […]
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Crossbreeding of Native Chicken Gets Promising Results
Native chicken plays an important contribution to the economic wellbeing of rural farming communities in the country. In spite of being inferior in terms of productivity compared with commercial chicken […]
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Sawdust for Animal Feeds
Sawdust contains 50 to 60% cellulose and about 30% lignin. Cellulose is an important component in animal feeds as a source of energy while lignin acts as a barrier to […]
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Quail is more than just a game bird
Unknown to many, quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) are classified as game birds and used in outdoor sports and recreational activities. However, for business, quail is more than just a game […]
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Poultry Contract Growing Business with Vitarich
What is contract growing? Simply put, you rear the chicks. Vitarich harvests the flock and markets the chickens. If you think about it, contract growing is easier to manage than any other poultry or livestock venture. Vitarich take care of the feeds, chicks, and technical services. They even take care of marketing. Better still, you […]
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Swine/Hog Raising Investment Guide
Hog Raising Guide. Swine Raising is a popular enterprise such that there is a proliferation of backyard hog raising which dominates the swine industry. Hog Raising made easy
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Low Cost Veterinary Treatments for Livestock
Low Cost Veterinary Treatments for Livestock Includes traditional herbs and other treatments. Readers should note that these traditional medicines have not been scientifically tested. They should not be extended to […]
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