Product differentiation during beef production can bring farmers up to twice their buying price if they exercise proper handling, Kenya…
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Motivated by the challenges they were facing in the hands of well-established dairy processors among them poor prices and delayed payments,…
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Feeding cows for good body condition and high milk production
by admin April 10, 2019A balanced diet for dairy cows should contain the right amount of nutrients. Feeding too much is uneconomical and can…
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When most dairy farmers call for inseminators, many are usually not sure at what stage of heat the cow is.…
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When buying a cow you need to be careful not to buy a good looking cow but low milk producing cow.…
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The Government is encouraging players in the milk industry to adopt the Quality Based Milk Payment System. Livestock Principal Secretary…
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There are various toxic substances produced by fungi which contaminate milk and animal feeds. These include mycotoxins, which are fungal…
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Silage and hay are preserved feeds that come in handy for dairy cows during periods of scarcity of green forage.…
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It is another time of the year when most farmers are feeding their dairy cows silage and other feeds in…
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Dairy Farming in Kenya: Milk fever Disease and Management
by admin February 6, 2019Milk fever is a metabolic disease mainly common in pregnant cows just prior to parturition/calving when demand for calcium used…