Articles tagged with 'Feeding animals'
How much milk should dairy calves be fed?
Common dairy industry practice is to feed unweaned calves around 10% of calf body weight in milk daily.
What are the animal welfare issues with feedlots for sheep?
Welfare issues for sheep in feedlots, particularly where sheep are housed indoors in sheds, include social stress, limited space allowance and ability to express natural behaviours, lameness and other health problems.
What should I know before feeding dog treats?
A number of Australian dogs have suffered from kidney problems after being fed particular pet treats. The toxin which causes the illness has not been identified and a number of treats from a number of manufacturers could be involved.
Why is colostrum feeding important for calves?
Colostrum is a fluid produced by the pregnant cow prior to giving birth to her calf in readiness for the calf at first suckling. Calves are born with little to no immunity and colostrum provides the calf with antibodies that protect it from infectious diseases.
What should I feed my cat?
Cats are obligate or true carnivores, which means they are dependent on the nutrients provided by a diet based on consuming prey animals. This means they cannot be healthy or survive without the specific nutritional components in such a diet.
What should I feed my dog?
Domesticated dogs are largely carnivores but will also eat plant-based foods. Wild dogs eat a variety of food which comprise mainly of prey animals, consisting of raw meat, bones, organs and a small amount of the vegetable matter contained in the gut of their prey.
How much water does my horse need?
All horses must have access to clean drinking water 24 hours a day. Horses should always be provided with more water than they need so that there is no risk of them not getting enough to drink. How much water does my horse actually need?
What should I feed my horse?
Horses have evolved to eat a very high fibre diet so this should be the main component of any feeding regime.
Can I feed my horse on lawn mower clippings and other garden waste?
No! Feeding horses on lawn mower clippings can be very dangerous for several reasons. When lawn mower clippings are fresh they are fermenting (this is why they are warm or even hot when you put your hand inside a fresh pile of clippings).
Do cats have special nutritional requirements?
Cats have special nutritional requirements because they have some fundamental differences in what and how they can metabolise and utilise different food sources compared to many other animals (such as dogs).