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Practices to Make Your Livestock Management Easier
There is no denial of the fact that the advancement in technology has improved livestockโs health to a great extent. The development in technology has led to efficient livestock management…
Why should farmers always pay attention to cowโs dung droppings?
Lynda McDonald is the project manager, dairy development at Tetra Laval Food for Development, an institution that promotes the dairy value chain. She spoke to Stanley Kimuge on how livestock…
DATURA, a very deadly weed killer capable of wiping out your heard
Last week I travelled to Elgeyo Marakwet County for a family function, which offered me a deserved time off from my daily professional work. We were all impressed with our…
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…
Beef Cattle Production In Kenya, A viable Money Making Venture For Small Farms
Beef cattle production can be a viable option for small farms in Kenya. Livestock enterprises, such as beef cattle production, can diversify farming operations and complement many other farm enterprises.…
Ostrich Farming In Kenya, A Silent Money Making Venture With Few Challenges
Thinking about investing in agriculture in Africa? There are numerous avenues you can start and make headway. However, when you want to start something extraordinary that will give money without…
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…
Bee Farming In Kenya: How to go commercial
Bee keeping (apiculture) is done for several purposes. In Africa, farmers keep bees to produce honey for own consumption, however, it is another thing altogether to keep bees for commercial…
Natural Medications In Poultry Rearing (Ethno-Veterinary Methods)
Once again I am posting this article to help you poultry farmers who are into indigenous chicken / village chicken / road runners / kienyeji chicken farming. Misuse of antibiotics…
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…