A pregnant doe Pregnancy indicates a potential increase in the stock of farm animals. This, in most cases, is a delight to the farmer. Detecting pregnancy or estimating the gestation periods of your farm animals are things the farmer must know. In this piece, we look at how to do simple pregnancy or conception detection and the gestation period of various farm animals. Why is it important to know pregnancy detection and gestation periods? It helps to plan ahead for the incoming stock. You also get to know which of your stock is productive. You are able to prepare and manage your resources well, like feed, space and time. It also helps to keep proper records of your animals. Methods of detecting pregnancy in animals Pregnancy can be detected by; The signs showed by the female animals and you can see this externally. The symptoms of pregnancy which can be detected by examination e.g. vaginum examination. Laboratory test carried out biologically or chemically. A preg
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