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Introduction Cattle farming is an essential part of agriculture, providing us with milk, meat, and leather. In Kenya, small holder dairy farming is very popular where farmers are content to keep a herd of cattle whether it makes economic sense or not. This is mostly a cultural thing or just a tradition that has been carried over from one generation to another. To ensure a successful cattle farming operation, particularly in dairy farming, it is crucial to understand the […]

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MILKING MACHINES: WHY INVEST IN THEM? Do you keep dairy animals at your home or shamba? You are not alone. Dairy farming is the single largest sub sector of agriculture in Kenya, contributing 14% of Agricultural GDP with an annual growth rate of 4.1% compared to 1.2% of Agriculture (IFAD 2006). Kenya’s dairy sector accounts for 6-8% of the country’s GDP (USAID/GoK 2009). It is a major activity in the livestock sector and an important

Calving- 6 Important Things You Need To Know Before Your Cow Gives Birth Before your cow gives birth, there are six important things you need to know. Calving is the process of birthing a baby cow or bull-called calf. Calving happens in cows after about nine months of pregnancy, just like in humans. Although sometimes, calving may occur much earlier if a cow is exposed to uncomfortable conditions like excessive heat. The calving season in

How To Make More Income With Livestock Farming. From history, livestock farming has been a great source of income for human beings. And at present, livestock farming is undoubtedly a money-making business both on a large-scale and small-scale. If you have a livestock production business then here are some ideas to make more money with livestock. 1. Sell milk and dairy products. One of the major ways to make more money from livestock farming is