By Faith Maiyo Introduction Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is from Stratiomyidae family in the Diptera order. It is one of the most beneficial and most widespread form of insect farming in the world. The larvae are an excellent source of food for many animals like poultry, bait for fish and pigs. At different stages […]
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By Dr Ann M. Wachira Selecting healthy day-old chicks is crucial for a thriving poultry farm. Begin by locating a reputable hatchery or supplier recognized for their high-quality chicks. Seek advice from local livestock professionals or poultry farmer associations. When inspecting the chicks, ensure they have bright eyes, clean beaks, and clean, fluffy feathers. Avoid
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While conducting a field survey in Murungai village within Laikipia County, I meet Wanjiku wa Kinyua with a 20-litre-Knapsack sprayer on her back spraying the young maize crops on her farm. The spray includes a strong-smelling herb known as wild marigold or Tagetes minuta L. This plant is an invasive weed in Kenya and a
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By Author NAIROBI, KENYA – May 2, 2023 – Key local stakeholders representing the veterinary and farming sector, have met in Nairobi, Kenya, today for Zoetis’ new African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement Plus (A.L.P.H.A. Plus) initiative, a continuation of the A.L.P.H.A. initiative first launched in 2017. This first event in Kenya marks the significant
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By Nelson Barasa It is common among farmers to focus all attention on the lactating cows and the bare minimum to the calf. This should however not be the case for any farmer who wants to improve production in the long run. Ensure that your calves start off healthy as this is going to determine
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Animal manure is a valuable resource in the farm as it contains important nutrients that are vital for plant growth. Today there is a growing trend of farmers who do not have livestock in their farms purchasing animal manure from farmers with livestock…
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In case you missed last week episode of Kilimo Hai, here is the link. In last week feature a woman entrepreneur shared her experiences, challenges and what keeps her going in the dairy enterprise.
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Musdalafa Lyaga Mr. Philip Nyongesa from Bungoma County has been keenly following Kilimo Hai radio programs on Radio Maisha every Thursday from 7.30 PM. Nyongesa wants to know how to control worms in his livestock. Worm and fluke infestation have been a burden for many livestock farmers, causing large productivity losses. A bad case
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By Violet Agweya A normal chicken dropping has a white cap and is brown in color. This white cap is urate. Chickens do not urinate so the urates are expelled with the fecal matter. Diarrhea in chickens will be very loose or not formed at all. It may look like colored water. When the dropping
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Pneumonia is an inflammation that affects lungs and surrounding tissues and is one of the common conditions that affects sheep and goats. It is commonly caused by infectious agents, that is bacteria and virus. Common viruses that cause pneumonia include Parainfluenza virus type 3, and Adenovirus while common bacteria that cause pneumonia include Pasteurella, mycoplasma,
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