Archives for Diseases
Flip-Over Disease in Broilers: How to Prevent SDS and Ascites Through Feed Restriction
The Broiler Growth Paradox: Eradicating Flip-Over Disease (SDS) and Ascites through Precision Nutrition and Ventilation Management You walk into the broiler house at dawn. The birds are feeding aggressively. Everything…
Bovine Q Fever in Cattle: How to Diagnose and Treat Coxiella burnetii Abortions in Kenyan Dairy Herds
The Ultimate Guide to Bovine Q Fever: Eradicating the Silent Reproductive Threat and Safeguarding Herd Fertility Your best cow aborts at seven months. No warning. No visible illness. Just a…
Prolapse in Layer Chickens: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Guide for Kenyan Farmers
Prolapse in layer chickens is a condition that strikes fear into the heart of every poultry farmer. You walk into your coop one morning and find a hen with red…
Pink Eye in Calves: The Complete Guide to Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis
For cattle farmers, the sight of a calf with a cloudy, weeping eye signals more than just an isolated health issue; it heralds the potential for significant economic loss. Infectious…
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex BRDC: A Hidden Threat to Cattle Health and Farm Profitability
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) is one of the most significant health challenges in the cattle industry. It affects both dairy and beef herds worldwide and has earned the nickname…
Orf Virus in Goats, What Farmers Should Watch For
Orf virus affects goats, sheep, and other small ruminants. The disease spreads fast and poses a direct risk to human handlers. A long overview helps farmers understand the problem and…
The Foreign Pest Onslaught in Kenya: If Scientists Are Helpless, What Chance Do Farmers Have?
Kenyan farmers are used to challenges. From unreliable rains to the rising cost of fertilizer and seeds, they have always worked under pressure. Yet in the past decade, a new…
Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to tackle African Swine Fever
Plum Island Animal Disease Centre NY-USA & Nairobi, Kenyaย โ An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains…
Understanding Apical Dominance and Mother Flower Removal in Capsicum Farming
A guide to apical dominance and mother flower removal in capsicum. Understand pruning, sucker management, and how to avoid stunted plants. A farmer recently shared a photo of a stunted…