Archives for Dairy Farming - Page 6
A guide to make dairy feeds work for you
Every farmer struggles to contain the cost of feeding their animals, as long as they have to depend on commercial feeds. Although farmers and interest groups successfully lobbied the government…
Major reasons why most “Modern Dairy farms” fail to make profits
There has been huge interest in dairy farming as a business in last 5-8 years. Hundreds of dairy farms were opened with most modern design, equipment and best breed animals.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Understanding dairy cows and water intake
Milk comprises almost 90 percent water, so itโs not surprising that a cowโs water intake has a major effect on her milk production. When you provide a proper fresh water…
Boost for dairy farmers as new KCC plan to stabilise prices of milk
In 2009, many dairy farmers incurred huge losses due to an unprecedented milk glut. Processors were unable to handle all the milk that was being supplied, and this led to…
Dos and donโts when a cow is in a dry period
Dry period in diary production refers to the 50 to 60 days when a lactating but pregnant cow is given a break from milking prior to next calving down. During…
How Meved Dairy Farm in Rukanga – Makutano makes over 700 litres of milk every day – Success of story of Mwangi Githaiga
There is only one successfully tested way of keeping youth away from the illicit alcohol and other destructive behaviour; create opportunities where they will be engaged to avoid idleness and…