Dr. Ruth Waineina Dairy goats contribute to food and nutritional security through the direct consumption of milk and meat from cull dairy goats, and income stability through the sale of milk and dairy goats’ offspring. Goat milk serves a niche ...

By Dr. Ruth Waineina Proper housing is key in dairy goat keeping. It ensures that goats are safe from harsh weather conditions that can lead to diseases such as helminths and pneumonia, which are the most common diseases affecting goats. ...

Dr. Ruth Waineina Milk production in arid and semi-arid environments is primarily derived from indigenous goats typically raised formeat under large production systems. In cooler regions, milk is produced from exotic dairy goat breeds and crossbredgenotypes that are predominantly kept ...

By Elias Biwott Staggered production or sequential cropping is a practice where crops are planted at intervals or steps to ensure a continuous supply of produce over an extended period. This ensures the alignment of output to market demand. When ...

By Esther Ndanu Stress has health implications for chickens and can result in lower production levels and higher costs. Some of the most significant physiological symptoms of poultry stress include: Weight loss Immune suppression Increased susceptibility to diseases One major ...