The truth about milk fever in cows, its prevention

Other clinical signs of milk fever include exhaustion, lack of appetite, and no ruminal movements.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

Help, my cows are not producing enough milk

Thank you for always keeping us informed on various issues relating to livestock health and production.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

Getting started in beekeeping

Bees are not only a source of nourishing honey for personal use but can also be a source of income from the sale of the honey and its many other byproducts.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

Animals' role in the spread of botulism cases

According to recent media reports, several people were hospitalised in Western Kenya after consuming alates (termites), or kumbekumbe, as they are known in Kiswahili.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

Why record keeping is key in farming

I am a retired teacher, keeping diary crosses and growing assorted crops on my farm. I am unable to tell whether I am making a profit from my enterprise of selling milk and crops or not.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

Why Jersey cows are a good pick for local farmers

Thank you for your informative articles on livestock keeping. I am a dairy farmer who mainly keeps Friesian cows, but I have been thinking of switching to Jerseys.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

What it will take to produce 'clean milk'

I'm a dairy farmer from Bomet County. I would wish you to enlighten us on what it takes to produce clean milk.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

Azolla: The super protein in animal feeds

There have been a lot of efforts to find alternative or cheaper sources of proteins for animals, with soybeans being promoted as an affordable plant protein source.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago

PPR: Why vaccination is only way out

Vaccination is a very important intervention in animal health, especially in disease prevention. There are many diseases against which vaccines have been developed.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 year ago