Tag: Control of ticks

Breeding of animals is a nature's way of ensuring that the species continues to live from one generation to the next. In animal breeding the aim is to produce a regular supply of young animals which can later be sold for profit. However to get the best results, the farmer must ensure selection of best stock breeds.

The rearing of cattle, sheep and goats is farming practice that has been practiced over many years. Goats, cattle and sheep are amongst the most widely consumed livestock with valued meat products. Throughout the decades, farmers and animal breeders have come up with a number of livestock breeds with carefully selected traits and improved characteristics.

The health of an animal is of importance as it influences productivity and quality of animals. Livestock health is greatly affected by parasites which feed on the livestock. Parasites suck blood and cause animals to lose weight. Parasites such as ticks are vectors which transmit diseases to farm animals. Livestock diseases are prevented through vaccination of farm animals. The Animal Health Act stipulates some regulations which farmers should note and follow in order to control and prevent the spread of animal diseases.