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Agriculture requires your time and good, money and good management. it's one of those businesses that can make you a millionaire within 5 years of consistent production if you apply the right tips with efficient management.

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Hello House,

I need your candid advise on what business I can do with 10 million naira. I have been able to save this money over the years and I don't want to waste it anyhow, I need to engage in a form of business asap.

I ventured into poultry farming last year but so far, it looks like its NOT a profitable business.

Please advise....

You most likely over look so many things before going into poultry production... It's a money spinner no doubt but you must understand the business before you venture into it...

Food and farming are foundational to a healthyNation,Nigeria has a good climate condition for farming and large areas of farmland, yet it has a problem with employment generation and food security through agriculture. Globally, farmers are said to be kings because they make food available for the society.
Food, as we know, is a basic need that man can never do without. Therefore, there’s always a steady flow of money to serious farmers.

The time to set up your farm is now...

Agricultures is now a thriving business thanks to Government policies . Investment in this sector is
a sure money spinner as evident the increasing number of farms especially with the constant downsizing of companies here and there.

Been our core area of competence, We offer consultancy /management services to help individuals/organizations who want to set up their own farm but lack the requisite knowledge, time and technical know how.

1 Fishery : pond construction, stocking, breeding, management, marketing of products

2 Poultry (broilers and Layers) :Pen construction, sourcing and stocking of day old chicks, brooding, management, marketing of product

3 Piggery : Construction of Pen house, breeding, weaning , management, marketing

4 ]Cattle / Goat : Management and sales

We will help you achieve these ;

# advise you on what kind of farm is best for you based on your budget and available space

# set up the farm

# stock it with the kind of animal you want to raise

# manage it for some weeks

# give your workers the appropriate training they need to manage the farm well.

# Help you with the marketing of product if you so desire.

Contact us and lets know how we can help you make the dream of having your own farm a reality.

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Do you know that your horse speaks? Yes they do and the ability to understand them will go a long way in bounding with them as quickly as possible. So let me show you a few ways in which you can relate with that Horse of yours through it various expressions.


Yes, horses have a language of their own, and unfortunately many of us are not as aware of it as we should be. It's a big mistake to not to know their language, as it could mean problems for us in the long run. Every swivel of the ear(s), hip movement, tail flick and facial expression means something. This is the language horses use to speak to other horses and to us - if only we would listen.

We need to know what Our body language says to them first before we can understand them. Flapping arms while trying to get the halter on will cause concern. Running at them in a pasture rather than walking up to them calmly can make them think - predator chasing me. We've all heard about bombproof horses - sorry, there isn't any such thing. Something, some time will spook your horse - any horse.
In the meantime, keep your body language quiet, slow, easy and calm. If you are calm, this helps your horse remain calm.


http://animalmataz..com/2015/07/what-did-your-horse-say.html

I came across this funny yet highly educative article by Suz Redfearn and decided to share it with you guys here. Whiskers in Cats are actually more than you think and their importance cannot be over emphasized.

Those stiff hairs on your cat’s face and legs don’t just add to her cuteness -- they have real work to do. Whiskers are GPS and radar systems for your cat.
“They are a powerful and important part of how a cat senses the world,” says W. Mark Cousins, DVM, the founder of a veterinary clinic in New Orleans.

How They Work
Each thick whisker is filled with tiny, super-sensitive nerves that help your cat judge distance and space. It’s how she makes decisions like: Is this box too small to get inside? How far do I need to jump to reach that counter?
It’s also how she detects what’s around her. “Cats that are blind can navigate rooms very well by just walking around and letting their whiskers get a sense of where they are spatially,” Cousins says.
The follicles -- the sacs that hold the hairs -- are deep, with lots of nerve endings that send messages to the cat’s brain.
There’s also a sensory organ at the tip of each whisker. It picks up vibrations in the environment that help the cat sense where she is and what other creatures are around her.
Most whiskers are rooted in the thick pads on the upper lip, but smaller sets are in the eyebrow area, along the chin, and near the feet.
The ones on the sides of the nose are the same width as your cat’s body; they help her figure out whether a space is wide enough to squeeze through.
Whiskers on the back of the legs help your cat climb trees.

read the full report : http://petmataz..com/2015/03/cats-and-their-whiskersfacts-you-must.html

Guessed you just acquired that puppy or perhaps your Dog just whelped and you are looking for pointers on how to feed your new puppy? Keep this in mind: a puppy's nutritional needs are a lot different from an adult dog. He needs to get enough nutrients to fuel his speedy growth.
A puppy needs food made just for puppies. You can also feed your puppy commercially-prepared dog food that's labeled for "all stages of life." Like the common ones in the market
The number of feedings a day depends on your pup's age:

2 to 3 months old : 4 meals a day
3 to 6 months: 3 meals a day
6 to 12 months (up to 24 months for the largest breeds): 2 meals a day

In most cases, a puppy can start weaning from its mother's milk or substitute milk between the ages of 3 and 4 weeks. Ideally, this process takes place slowly over several weeks.
To help get your little puppy used to solid food, some veterinarians recommend wetting the puppy food with enough warm water to make a soupy gruel or by gradual introduction of other foods other than milk
Puppies like to play with their food, so you may need to encourage him to eat it. Try dipping your finger into the food and holding it out for your pup to lick.

Importance of Balanced diet in Puppy
Your puppy needs a balanced diet, which is found in many store-bought dog foods or can be prepared at home with the advice of your vet. A balanced diet gives your puppy energy, keeps his brain and body humming, and helps him grow.
When you buy puppy food, look for these words on the label:

read the full report here : Importance of Balanced diet in Puppy
Your puppy needs a balanced diet, which is found in many store-bought dog foods or can be prepared at home with the advice of your vet. A balanced diet gives your puppy energy, keeps his brain and body humming, and helps him grow.
When you buy puppy food, look for these words on the label:

read the full report : http://petmataz..com/2015/03/basic-nutritional-needs-of-puppies.html

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Many people love Dogs and therefore keep them as pets and companion animals. However care and due diligence is needed in order to safe guide the health of both animal and owner. As you may be aware, rabies is a common occurrence in this part of the world, so there is the need to educate Dog owners on what rabies is and how to prevent or mitigate its effects if at all there is a confirmed case.

Rabies in a layman’s definition is a contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals, transmissible through the saliva to humans and causing madness and convulsions.

Rabies is a severe, and often fatal, viral polioencephalitis that specifically affects the gray matter of the dog's brain and its central nervous system (CNS). The primary way the rabies virus is transmitted to dogs in the United States is through a bite from a disease carrier: foxes, raccoons, skunks, and bats. Infectious virus particles are retained in a rabid animal's salivary glands to better disseminate the virus through
their saliva.

Once the virus enters the dog's body, it replicates in the cells of the muscles, and then spreads to the closest nerve fibers, including all peripheral, sensory and motor nerves, traveling from there to the CNS via fluid within the nerves. The virus can take up to a month to develop, but once the symptoms have begun, the virus progresses rapidly. This inflammatory infection also has zoonotic (i.e. transferable from man to animal) characteristics and can therefore be transmitted to humans.

Who is most at risk?
People that work closely with wildlife, veterinarians, and travelers are at the highest risk of exposure. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that is available to protect high-risk people. Animals that come into contact with wildlife and are not vaccinated are at a higher risk of infection. While the risk of coming into contact with the virus is very low, it nevertheless does exist. Because of the movement of carriers, there is always the risk of exposure.

How do you safeguard your dog, yourself and family?

read the full report here : www.petmataz..com

Many people love Dogs and therefore keep them as pets and companion animals. However care and due diligence is needed in order to safe guide the health of both animal and owner. As you may be aware, rabies is a common occurrence in this part of the world, so there is the need to educate Dog owners on what rabies is and how to prevent or mitigate its effects if at all there is a confirmed case.

Rabies in a layman’s definition is a contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals, transmissible through the saliva to humans and causing madness and convulsions.

Rabies is a severe, and often fatal, viral polioencephalitis that specifically affects the gray matter of the dog's brain and its central nervous system (CNS). The primary way the rabies virus is transmitted to dogs in the United States is through a bite from a disease carrier: foxes, raccoons, skunks, and bats. Infectious virus particles are retained in a rabid animal's salivary glands to better disseminate the virus through
their saliva.

Once the virus enters the dog's body, it replicates in the cells of the muscles, and then spreads to the closest nerve fibers, including all peripheral, sensory and motor nerves, traveling from there to the CNS via fluid within the nerves. The virus can take up to a month to develop, but once the symptoms have begun, the virus progresses rapidly. This inflammatory infection also has zoonotic (i.e. transferable from man to animal) characteristics and can therefore be transmitted to humans.

Who is most at risk?
People that work closely with wildlife, veterinarians, and travelers are at the highest risk of exposure. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that is available to protect high-risk people. Animals that come into contact with wildlife and are not vaccinated are at a higher risk of infection. While the risk of coming into contact with the virus is very low, it nevertheless does exist. Because of the movement of carriers, there is always the risk of exposure.

How do you safeguard your dog, yourself and family?

read the full report here : www.petmataz..com

Snail farming is the rearing of snails in captivity. The snails are confined in an enclosure and most of their requirements like feed; water and lime are supplied on a regular basis by the farmer. On maturity, the snails are harvested, processed and consumed by the farmer or sold. Since the seasonality of supply of snails from the wild limits their use for meat on a continuous basis, the need for organized small or large scale snail farming has become imperative

Snail farming in Nigeria is one of the most neglected and yet one of the post profitable animal rearing business anywhere in the country. It provides one of the finest opportunity to make good money at a very short time. But why are Nigerians not yet fully engaged in this money making animal rearing? The reason is ignorance.

Most people in Nigeria still have the believe that snail can only be picked in the bush. The culture of going to the bush to pick snails in the villages during raining time has been there for generations. So, it has been difficult for people to come to term that snail can actually be kept and grown at home.

Just like in many other aspects of farming in the country, Nigerians are yet to discover the great money making potential in snail rearing business and that is why we suffer in hunger and poverty. We neglect where the money is and keep pursuing it where it is not, going from one city to the other looking for one petty trading after another to trade on.

SNAILS FARMING SYSTEMS:
There are two main systems of snail farming. These are: Indoor and Outdoor systems

Indoor System: This system involves raising snails indoors in pens located in a building. The snails are fed a mixture of fresh vegetables, concentrates, and other food materials. The system utilizes little space as the snails could be raised even in trays placed on shelves on the walls. In advanced management, the system allows for temperature regulation, controlled lighting, regular cleaning, and health care.

Out-door System:[/b]In this system, snails are raised out-doors on pastures. The snails may or may not be fed. The farmer has little control over the performance of the snails. The snails move about feeding on natural food materials.
A modification of the out-door system is one in which the snails are confined outdoors in enclosures and fed both synthetic and natural diets.
It is easier to control and manipulate snails in this setting. This system fits in very
well into the Nigerian farming system.


[b]REQUIREMENTS BEFORE STARTING:
The farmer will need the following to start a snail farm – (The modified out-door system).
Enough edible live snails.
A good site near his house with the right kind of soil and the right amount of water for the snails to live and grow.
*Enough food and shelter plants.
*The materials to build a pen for the snail.

Read the full report here : petmataz..com

Snail farming is the rearing of snails in captivity. The snails are confined in an enclosure and most of their requirements like feed; water and lime are supplied on a regular basis by the farmer. On maturity, the snails are harvested, processed and consumed by the farmer or sold. Since the seasonality of supply of snails from the wild limits their use for meat on a continuous basis, the need for organized small or large scale snail farming has become imperative

Snail farming in Nigeria is one of the most neglected and yet one of the post profitable animal rearing business anywhere in the country. It provides one of the finest opportunity to make good money at a very short time. But why are Nigerians not yet fully engaged in this money making animal rearing? The reason is ignorance.

Most people in Nigeria still have the believe that snail can only be picked in the bush. The culture of going to the bush to pick snails in the villages during raining time has been there for generations. So, it has been difficult for people to come to term that snail can actually be kept and grown at home.

Just like in many other aspects of farming in the country, Nigerians are yet to discover the great money making potential in snail rearing business and that is why we suffer in hunger and poverty. We neglect where the money is and keep pursuing it where it is not, going from one city to the other looking for one petty trading after another to trade on.

SNAILS FARMING SYSTEMS:
There are two main systems of snail farming. These are: Indoor and Outdoor systems

Indoor System: This system involves raising snails indoors in pens located in a building. The snails are fed a mixture of fresh vegetables, concentrates, and other food materials. The system utilizes little space as the snails could be raised even in trays placed on shelves on the walls. In advanced management, the system allows for temperature regulation, controlled lighting, regular cleaning, and health care.

Out-door System:[/b]In this system, snails are raised out-doors on pastures. The snails may or may not be fed. The farmer has little control over the performance of the snails. The snails move about feeding on natural food materials.
A modification of the out-door system is one in which the snails are confined outdoors in enclosures and fed both synthetic and natural diets.
It is easier to control and manipulate snails in this setting. This system fits in very
well into the Nigerian farming system.

[b] REQUIREMENTS BEFORE STARTING:
The farmer will need the following to start a snail farm – (The modified out-door system).
Enough edible live snails.
A good site near his house with the right kind of soil and the right amount of water for the snails to live and grow.
*Enough food and shelter plants.
*The materials to build a pen for the snail.

read the full report : www.petmataz..com

This post serves as a follow up to my last post "how do i know what dog to buy". The honest and holistic appraisal of this questions i believe would help the intending Dog owner to make an informed choice as regards selection.

What best describes you or your family's level of activity?
A. Very Active
B. Moderately Active
C. Somewhat Active
D. Not Active At All
E. I'm not active but the children are very active
F. I live alone and there are no children in my home. I enjoy a nice walk but nothing to
extreme

2.What best describes your home?
A. Apartment
B. Town home with yard
C. House with yard
D. House with large yard
E. We live on a farm

3. Are there children in the home?
A. Yes under age 6
B. Yes between the ages of 7 - 12
C. Yes over the age of 12
D. No I live alone
E. No but we often have children visitors

4. What best describes the size dog you prefer the most ?
A. Yes under 10lbs but still needs to be a great family dog
B. Anything under 20lbs that does well with all members of the family
C. Doesn't matter any size is fine as long as suits me and my family
D. I like very large breeds that also make great family dogs
E. I need a guard dog who doesn't get too big in size
F. I live alone and would like to find a small dog under 10lbs
G. I live alone and love big dogs

5. How watchful should a dog be?
A. I prefer quiet dogs even if someone comes to the door
B. Its nice to be notified when someone arrives but a bark or two is enough
C. Warning barking is great when there is a wagging tail behind it
D. I think a dog should protect the home and the family
E. Since I live alone it would be nice to have a watch dog but I prefer having a small dog

read the full report : www.petmataz..com

This post serves as a follow up to my last post "how do i know what dog to buy". The honest and holistic appraisal of this questions i believe would help the intending Dog owner to make an informed choice as regards selection.

What best describes you or your family's level of activity?
A. Very Active
B. Moderately Active
C. Somewhat Active
D. Not Active At All
E. I'm not active but the children are very active
F. I live alone and there are no children in my home. I enjoy a nice walk but nothing to
extreme

2.What best describes your home?
A. Apartment
B. Town home with yard
C. House with yard
D. House with large yard
E. We live on a farm

3. Are there children in the home?
A. Yes under age 6
B. Yes between the ages of 7 - 12
C. Yes over the age of 12
D. No I live alone
E. No but we often have children visitors

4. What best describes the size dog you prefer the most ?
A. Yes under 10lbs but still needs to be a great family dog
B. Anything under 20lbs that does well with all members of the family
C. Doesn't matter any size is fine as long as suits me and my family
D. I like very large breeds that also make great family dogs
E. I need a guard dog who doesn't get too big in size
F. I live alone and would like to find a small dog under 10lbs
G. I live alone and love big dogs

5. How watchful should a dog be?
A. I prefer quiet dogs even if someone comes to the door
B. Its nice to be notified when someone arrives but a bark or two is enough
C. Warning barking is great when there is a wagging tail behind it
D. I think a dog should protect the home and the family
E. Since I live alone it would be nice to have a watch dog but I prefer having a small dog

read the full report : www.petmataz..com

Owning a dog is a wonderful thing. Not only do dogs provide lasting companionship and unconditional love, they’ve also been known to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. And of course, a dog will make sure you get out and take walks every day. Living with a dog has also been known to boost the social skills and confidence of children and adults alike.

That said, the decision to bring home a dog warrants careful consideration. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and not all breeds are the same. Some dogs need more exercise than others, and some breeds may be predisposed to living with a family. Plus, some dogs are great for apartments, and some need a little more space to feel at home

Do you really, really want a dog?!
Do you really want a dog? Do you want to wake up early on a cozy Sunday morning, and take him out in the rain? After all, he needs his exercise. Are you ready to spend as much time as you can with him?
Are you prepared for the lifestyle impact, the financial impact, and grooming considerations? Hmmmm… Are you up for cleaning up various messes? Getting up in the middle of the night with a sick dog?
Whether it's a puppy, adult, or senior dog you're considering buying, the newness soon wears off, and then you're left with a loving companion for, hopefully, many years to come.

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Are you enthusiastic about starting a business in the agriculture sector? Do you need a sample catfish farming business plan template? Then below is an in-depth guide for starting a catfish farming business in Nigeria or anywhere else.
here is so much money to be made in aquaculture (Tilapia fish farming, catfish farming, shrimp, prawn and lobster breeding); if done right. There are so many businesses you can invest in and still make huge profits! You don’t have to bang your head developing software’s or importing and exporting; you can go into catfish farming, and still be successful.
Catfish farming is a lucrative form of fish farming business. I have seen several unemployed folks make it through this business; you too can also be successful if you understand the real keys to success.

Six Reasons Why Catfish Farming is a Profitable Business

i. Fish is one of the cheap sources of protein and a good substitute for meat. In fact, no meal is consumed in Nigeria without fish or meat. Secondly, fish is a source of white meat and is recommended by health practitioners over red meat.
ii. The population of Nigeria is about 150million and this population is estimated to overtake that of the United states by year 2050. Now what does this mean for catfish farmers? The truth behind this statistics is that there is a ready market for fish and the demand for fish cannot be met by local producers alone.
iii. There are a lot of recreation centers in Nigeria especially restaurants, fast food outlets and bars; and fish (Point and Kill or Fish barbeque) is one of the favorite food on the menus of these hangouts. You can even make money by focusing on being a regular catfish supplier for these restaurants and bar.
iv. The operating cost for catfish farming (feed and maintenance) is very low especially when compared to poultry farming.
v. In the month of December 2013, the federal government of Nigeria implemented and enforced a law banning the importation of frozen fish. This move was made to encourage the local production of fish. Now the truth is that the demand for fish cannot be met by local producers alone, so there is presently a market gap waiting to be filled by smart entrepreneurs who can be bold enough to venture into fish farming.
vi. There is a massive support and established credit line put in place by the federal and state governments for farmers (both crop and livestock farmers). Also, there is a fund set aside every year by the Central Bank of Nigeria and other commercial banks in Nigeria to encourage and support farmers.

read the full report here

source www.petmataz..com

Are you enthusiastic about starting a business in the agriculture sector? Do you need a sample catfish farming business plan template? Then below is an in-depth guide for starting a catfish farming business in Nigeria or anywhere else.
here is so much money to be made in aquaculture (Tilapia fish farming, catfish farming, shrimp, prawn and lobster breeding); if done right. There are so many businesses you can invest in and still make huge profits! You don’t have to bang your head developing software’s or importing and exporting; you can go into catfish farming, and still be successful.
Catfish farming is a lucrative form of fish farming business. I have seen several unemployed folks make it through this business; you too can also be successful if you understand the real keys to success.

Six Reasons Why Catfish Farming is a Profitable Business

i. Fish is one of the cheap sources of protein and a good substitute for meat. In fact, no meal is consumed in Nigeria without fish or meat. Secondly, fish is a source of white meat and is recommended by health practitioners over red meat.
ii. The population of Nigeria is about 150million and this population is estimated to overtake that of the United states by year 2050. Now what does this mean for catfish farmers? The truth behind this statistics is that there is a ready market for fish and the demand for fish cannot be met by local producers alone.
iii. There are a lot of recreation centers in Nigeria especially restaurants, fast food outlets and bars; and fish (Point and Kill or Fish barbeque) is one of the favorite food on the menus of these hangouts. You can even make money by focusing on being a regular catfish supplier for these restaurants and bar.
iv. The operating cost for catfish farming (feed and maintenance) is very low especially when compared to poultry farming.
v. In the month of December 2013, the federal government of Nigeria implemented and enforced a law banning the importation of frozen fish. This move was made to encourage the local production of fish. Now the truth is that the demand for fish cannot be met by local producers alone, so there is presently a market gap waiting to be filled by smart entrepreneurs who can be bold enough to venture into fish farming.
vi. There is a massive support and established credit line put in place by the federal and state governments for farmers (both crop and livestock farmers). Also, there is a fund set aside every year by the Central Bank of Nigeria and other commercial banks in Nigeria to encourage and support farmers.

read the full report here

source www.petmataz..com

1. According to the words of the honorable minister of agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina: “We are currently not in a state of any epidemic, let Nigerians feel free to eat chicken and eggs” we have little reason to be worried about being infected by the bird flu virus presently.

2. The bird flu virus (H5N1) is spread when wild birds pass the virus along to birds such as chickens or ducks that are being raised for human consumption. While the wild birds do not seem to be affected by the virus, the livestock that contract the virus get very sick and many die.

3.Typically, avian or bird flu is not passed from birds to humans. However, in the past ten years, there have been hundreds of cases of bird flu in humans.

4. Most cases of bird flu virus (H5N1) infection are thought to have occurred as a result of direct or close contact with sick or infected poultry.

5. To prevent possible infection, avoid direct contact with poultry; also cook poultry and their products properly before consumption – to kill any bird flu virus, if present.

source www.petmataz..com

Good day sir,
please i have sent you the details of my deliveries for tomorrow.

i will like them all to be delivered before 2pm. Thank you

Good morning sir, i ve sent you my deliveries details for today. i will like them to be picked up by 11a.m after the environmental sanitations.

petmataz:

No sir our core pick up and delivery service is only within lagos and its environs for now as i explained to you earlier on phone...thanks for using our service

thanks for today sir, your service was splendid and my client also attest to that fact... hope you have plans of expanding outside of lagos...am off to watch nigeria match

I have sent you the info sir, please do you also do delivery to outside lagos like Abuja and the rest and how much?

petmataz:

No problem at all sir, kindly text me the pickup and delivery location addresses. A dispatch will pick it up by 9am on monday.

thanks for using our service

ok i will do that this night...thank you

Good day i just saw your post in the advert section.please can you help me pick up some items in maryland and deliver to a client in ikoyi tomorrow morning say by 9am.?

thanks

i believe the military has the capacity to flush them out once and for all,we pray them success in this operation...enough of their mindless killings of innocent Nigerians

With 2 million naira and with the right information and management I believe you can archive much. pls go through my response above

With 2 million naira and with the right information and management I believe you can archive much.