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Ensuring animal health in the face of drought

Livestock take water from troughs at a rehabilitated Kaliwa Kasyungemi earth dam, located Mumoni area of Kaliwa Sub Location, Mwingi North Sub County and Kitui County [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard]

As the drought continues to bite what precautions should I take? This is a question I have received from three readers in the recent past.

Drought comes with reduced animal feeds, putting some level of stress on the animal and subsequently lowering its immunity. It is worse if they have been weaned, are pregnant or lactating as this adds to stress levels.

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