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: One major way in which chickens are exposed to stress is during transportation. Transporting chickens from one location to another is often necessary but it […]
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By Jesicah Omete Fish farming is becoming increasingly important in Kenya’s agricultural sector as it provides a solution to food security, is a reliable source of protein, and provides an opportunity for income generation. For one to be able to plan and develop an aquaculture enterprise, some of the basic requirements to be considered include;a.)
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”The first step of establishing fodder on the farm is land preparation. Cultivating forage crops on the farm is a cost-effective approach for feeding dairy cattle” By David Njenga CULTIVATING FORAGE CROPS on the farm is a cost-effective approach for feeding dairy cattle as feeding cost constitutes about 70-80% of the cost of production. There
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”Newcastle disease outbreaks are widespread, resulting in significant economic losses in chicken production systems globally” By Dr Ann Wachira NEWCASTLE DISEASE (ND) affects birds globally, and chicken are particularly vulnerable. It’s caused by the virus avian paramyxovirus serotype type1 (APMV-1). There are five types of APMV-1 strains, which are categorized based on their strength in
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“As a farmer ensure you get quality vaccinated day old chicks from reputable farmer or well established hatchery” By Vivian Machanury RAISING DAY OLD chicks is a challenge to many farmers. Day old chicks are very delicate and require utmost care for them to survive. As a farmer ensure you get quality vaccinated day-old chicks
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By Miriam Makato POULTRY FARMING HAS gained popularity in Kenya due to the ease in management and fast returns, as compared to other livestock enterprises such as dairy cattle keeping. However, this sector has faced a major challenge-an increase in feed prices, which has caused small scale farmers to reduce the number of birds kept
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By David Njenga Fodder legumes play an important role in the smallholder farmers’ dairy farming system as they improve soil fertility through Nitrogen fixation and have high Crude Protein (CP) in leaves and foliage and they can replace commercial supplements. Crude Protein range for legumes is 15-35%, compared to grasses whose CP ranges between 5
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There are various agricultural residues that are produced in both small- and large-scale farms. In Kenya, most of the farm left overs includes; rice straw, rice husks, maize copes (corn stover) and wheat straws. The residues in many farms are used as fodder for animals, landfill or others will end up being burnt during land
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Forage grasses to grow for your dairy cattle By David Njenga Cultivating forage crops on the farm is a cost-effective approach for feeding dairy cattle as feeding cost constitute about 70-80% of the cost of production. There are different varieties of fodder crops and this article focuses on grasses that farmers can grow highlighting optimal
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By Grace Kinyanjui Maize is targeted by several pests, which cause significant yield losses. The most damaging pests are the caterpillars (larvae) of Fall armyworm and other night-flying moths such as African armyworm, cutworms, and African maize stalk borer. Other important pests include spotted stem borers, maize beetles, earworms, leafhoppers (vectors of maize streak virus),
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