Can goats and cattle graze together?

What should be put in consideration?
The feeding behaviour of cattle and goats generally differs. Cattle are grazers, while goats on the other hand are browsers. The goats as browsers generally feed on; leaves, soft shoots or fruits of generally high growing shrubs. The cattle as grazers feed mainly on grass or any other lower growing vegetation. Since the two barely compete, this multi species use of forage on a farm presents an opportunity of a much efficient use of forage on a farm. Goats are amazingly hardy. They sometimes feed on shrubs that are considered poisonous to cattle. In some areas in Africa, goats can be used to control invasive weeds. They are also used in multiple specie utilisation of land to help in reducing parasite load (worms, ticks) on the grazing areas before cattle are allowed to use them.
A lot of care has to be taken though under these circumstances. Goats can harbour large parasite loads (worms) that could be dangerous to especially calves that are grazing in the same area as goats. If the goats are to be allowed to mix or go ahead of the cattle, they must be thoroughly and regularly dewormed. They should also be washed with acaricides (tick killing drugs) regularly to get rid of ticks.

How beneficial is coriander to goats and cattle?

Coriander, which is also known as cilantro, dhania or Chinese parsley, in other descriptions is an edible herb whose parts from leaves, stems to seeds are edible. This herb is a common part of cooking recipes the world over. It is of nutritional but most importantly health values that are of great importance to humans and other animals. Coriander contains; essential oils, vitamins and minerals that are essential in body growth, immune resilience and general well-being. This herb is known to have many benefits some of which include;
• Reduction of swelling in injury or infection situations
• Clearing of skin ailments like fungal infections and minor bacterial infections
• Reduction of diarrhoea and prevention of gut disorders
• Healing effect on ulcers in the body.
• Reversal of anaemia conditions since they are high in iron content.
•Treatment of bacterial infections in the intestines.
•Bone strengthening as it is laden with calcium.
•Improvement of digestion as it helps elevate enzyme levels in the intestines and improved gut movements.
Generally, if it can be produced in sustainable amounts at a farm, adding it to cattle or goat feed menu will bring along those mentioned benefits.

Answered by Samuel Ssewagudde,
a veterinary doctor