What are these ugly growths on my cow?
The kinds of warts that occur on human or animal skins are caused by Papilloma virus transmitted by direct or indirect contact
By Dr Moses Olum 6 years ago
What are these ugly growths on my cow?
Make your rich feeds in times of scarcity
How to feed cattle during this season of scarcity
By Dr Moses Olum 6 years ago
Make your rich feeds in times of scarcity
Buy a cow at Sh18,000 sell it triple the price
Kenya being a ‘nyama choma’ nation, Kenyans consumes an average 15-16 kg of red meat annually...
By Dr Moses Olum 6 years ago
Buy a cow at Sh18,000 sell it triple the price
Hey, these are the diseases that give goats headache
In my field work, I interact with a number of aspiring and practising goat farmers. One fallacy they hold, is the fact dairy goats unlike cows are not prone to diseases. That is false because though goats are hardy animals, if not well taken care of they are prone to attacks from various diseases.
By Dr Moses Olum 6 years ago
Hey, these are the diseases that give goats headache
Rearing piglets and the diseases you should look out for
Two weeks ago, I wrote extensively about how to start a pig farm and I promised to continue on the same trajectory. This week we continue on taking care of piglets and pig diseases.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Rearing piglets and the diseases you should look out for
Factors you must consider when buying day-old chicks
Most farmers are duped by unscrupulous dealers who invoke names of trusted brands in the market. A physical visit at the hatchery is therefore a must to also examine their health and history record.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Factors you must consider when buying day-old chicks
Yes, embrace organic farming for a healthier and more vibrant society
Just like it is true of lifestyle diseases, we are what we consume.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Yes, embrace organic farming for a healthier and more vibrant society
Mastitis detection, prevention and treatment
Picture this scenario: You are a dairy farmer and have this healthy cow that is a super milk producer.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Mastitis detection, prevention and treatment
Rearing piglets to adults and the diseases you should look out for
Two weeks ago, I wrote extensively about how to start a pig farm and I promised to continue on the same trajectory. This week we continue on taking care of piglets and pig diseases.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Rearing piglets to adults and the diseases you should look out for
Easy guide to starting a thriving pig farm
“What livestock farming can I engage in that does not entail a lot of work and the returns are almost guaranteed?” That is a question I get from many young people I interact with. Pig farming is a good bet.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Easy guide to starting a thriving pig farm
Why it is critical to give your cows mineral supplements
For the period I have actively practised as a veterinarian clinician, I have noticed an interesting problem in livestock — animals failing to come on heat.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Why it is critical to give your cows mineral supplements
Cattle breed that farmers should give a try
The Fleckvieh resulted from cross-breeding of local German stock with Simmental cattle which were imported from Switzerland.
By Dr Moses Olum 8 years ago
Cattle breed that farmers should give a try
Follow a strict health routine for healthy herd and produce
Milk is becoming a favourite of many as people become health conscious, doing their best to avoid non-communicable diseases like cancers, obesity, cardiovascular diseases among others caused by eating unhealthy diets.
By Dr Moses Olum 9 years ago
Follow a strict health routine for healthy herd and produce
Identifying a qualified veterinarian
Every individual in the animal health profession must be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) every year to be allowed to practice. KVB is a constitutional board which regulates all matters of veterinary practice and certifies institutions of higher learning, which train individuals on all aspects of animal health from certificate to degree holders.
By Dr Moses Olum 9 years ago
Identifying a qualified veterinarian
Why simple infection nightmare to treat
Always make a point of knowing if your animal health provider has the knowledge and qualifications to use whatever drug on your animals and strictly adhere to defined withdrawal period as this could help save a generation!
By Dr Moses Olum 9 years ago
Why simple infection nightmare to treat
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