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Graduate Turns To Modern Dairy Farming In Vihiga County
Every year, tens of thousands of university graduates enter the Kenyan job market. After graduation, many of them are optimistic that they will secure white-collar jobs. Unfortunately, not many of them…
From one pedigree heifer to a profitable dairy farm – Success Story Of Gilbert Ngetich
Farmer’s greatest secret is making own dairy feeds, proper farm management which has helped keep diseases at bay. When Gilbert Ngetich bought his first Friesian cow in 2009, little did…
How a small dairy co-operative brought new lease of life to dairy farmers in Homabay County
On the face of the brick-walled building located along Rodi Kopany-Sori Road in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County, the words “dairy farmers’ co-operative” stand out. Ndhiwa Sub-county Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society…
Important Traits To Look For Before Buying Those Dairy Cows Advertised On Facebook
While going to introduce new dairy cow in existing herd or at the time of purchasing new dairy animal as advertised on Facebook to start dairy farming bussiness ,one has…
How does one select the best bull to upgrade their cows to pedigree status?
Is there a relation between a cow’s skin colour and the amount of milk it produces? How does one select the best bull to upgrade their cows to pedigree status?…
How i scaled up from two cows to a dairy enterprise – Success story of Joy Farm in Nakuru
Situated some 2km from Nakuru-Dundori Road in Mua estate, Joy Farm Lanet can best be described as a dairy wonder. The sun is scorching hot when the Seeds of Gold…
The secrets of producing high quality milk consistently
The secrets of producing high quality milk is to consistently use a well-defined milking technique and to maintain a clean and dry environment for all animals. The main goal of…
Understanding Lactation And Feeding Strategies for High Producing Dairy Cows
There are main stages in the lactation cycle of the dairy cow: 1. Early lactation (14-100 days) 2. Mid lactation (100 to 200 days) 3. Late lactation (200-305 days) EARLY-LACTATION…
Why Purchasing That Malnourished Cow Might Not Be A Bad Idea
The cow looked bad. It was confined to a small waterlogged enclosure. Fortunately, it had not yet developed lameness. I could, however, tell it was only a matter of time…
From Politics To Dairy Farming – Success Story Of Former Makueni MP Stephen Kyonda
A drive along Makindu-Wote Road in Makueni County during the dry season exposes visitors to a sleepy countryside dotted with acacia, stunted shrubs and thorny bushes, the signature vegetation in…