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El Niรฑo Rains 2026: 5 Urgent Steps Kenyan Farmers Must Take Before October
El Niรฑo rains 2026 Kenya will arrive in October. The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts above-average rainfall in more than 40 counties. Floods, landslides, and waterlogged fields are likely in several…
Ruai Pig Farmer Loses Ksh2.9 Million as African Swine Fever Wipes Out Entire Herd
A pig farmer in Ruai, Nairobi, has lost million after African swine fever killed all 156 pigs on his farm within 72 hours, as the virus spreads to more counties.…
African Swine Fever Outbreaks Hit Kenyan Pig Farmers as Kiambu Records Heavy Losses
Kenya's pig farmers are facing renewed losses following African swine fever outbreaks in Kenya, with significant cases reported in Kiambu, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Busia, Kakamega and Siaya counties. The highly…
East Coast Fever Treatment in Kenya: The 2026 Authority Guide to Theileriosis in a Cow
Executive Summary: How Do I Treat and Prevent Theileriosis (East Coast Fever) in My Herd? East Coast Fever (ECF) is a deadly tick-borne disease caused by the parasite Theileria parva.…
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…
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…
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…