Archives for Livestock Farming - Page 26
Big harvest for family that took the plunge into cage fishing
The Mbeo family is practising a different kind of fish farming on the shores of Lake Victoria. Whereas most fishermen row their boats deep into the lake in hope of…
Meet Gladys Shollei – Former chief registrar of the judiciary – Dairy Empire
Growing up, hobbies were never touted as potential sources of cash, possibly attesting to the more laid back times we might have lived in. Encountering former chief registrar of the…
Understanding Artificial Insemination in Goats
Quality tested semen is available from a number of institutions in Kenya, giving farmers a chance of getting good service in the field of Artificial Insemination in Goats. Direct importation…
Complete guide on commercial Fish Farming as an agribusiness in Kenya
Commercial fish farming is not a new business idea. Nowadays, commercial fish farming has become a great income source and business idea for the individuals. Some of the fish farmers…
Making your dairy cows comfortable for more milk production
Donโt you love coming home after a long day andย laying down in your nice soft bed? Well just like humans, cows do too! The reason for this is that the…
Sourcing, care and management of day-old chicks
Poultry hatchery business is a highly specialised job and, therefore, the industry is characterised by a few accredited firms mainly concentrated in some parts of the country. Usually, poultry farmers…
Where cows in Nyandarua sleep on a mattress, listen to soul and RnB music to produce more
Dressed in a black trouser, a red shirt and matching shoes, Muchina Nyaga struts his zero-grazing unit checking on how his cows are faring. He stands at an empty shed,…
What you should know regarding Fleckvieh dairy cattle, a disease resistant breed of cattle that eats less and produces more
Theย Fleckvieh breed of cattleย is said to be a high yielding, dual-purpose cow developed for both dairy and beef production. Also referred to as Miling Simmental because of its origin from…
How Kiringai Kamau makes serious money from goat farming – success story of Shambah Dairies in Muranga
Some of the goats bleat, others munch the fodder placed in their feeding troughs endlessly oblivious of our presence. Standing in the goat shed and dressed in a white overcoat…
All you need to know about feeding your cow for maximum productivity
Proper feeding is very important for the success of dairy farming and represents the highest single variable cost in livestock production. First, a farmer needs to understand the nutritional requirements…