Archives for Livestock Farming - Page 18
The importance of flock uniformity
Flock uniformity is becoming an increasingly important driver for farmers and processors alike. However, until now there has been no definitive way of measuring or benchmarking this. With consumer demands…
Understanding aggression between pigs
When unfamiliar pigs are grouped together they fight to establish dominance relationships. This natural behaviour can, under farm conditions, escalate to the extent where health and productivity are affected. Aggression…
How to Slaughter your Broilers in 35 days or less
Sourcing Birds Make sure you source the right birds from a reputable supplier. A good recommendation is Kenchic’s pre-vaccinated broiler birds. Housing & Biosecurity Before bringing the chicks to your…
Do you want to engage on poultry farming? Here is a simple guide
In small-scale farming, chicken and other small stock such as sheep and goats are referred to as the savings account whereas large animals are christened current accounts. Hen, Chicken eggs…
GBV survivor finds solace in poultry farming in Siaya – Success story of Lilian Ochola
In the remote village of Bonde, Uyoma in Siaya County, Lilian Ochola is making a fortune in poultry farming. When Covid-19 started ravaging the world, cases of gender-based violence (GBV)…
Guinea Fowl Farming Tips
A good number of homesteads are rearing guinea fowls mainly for domestic consumption. Background Guinea fowl also known as Numida meleagris is a bird native to the African continent. The…
Advanced Modern Beekeeping Management Techniques
Kenya has a huge potential for beekeeping products such as Honey, propolis, wax, bee pollen, bee venom and royal jelly. Many clients are not conversant with modern techniques that ensure…
BEE FARMING; The untapped business that is affordable and easier to handle than livestock farming.
Many farmers have not discovered the potential of honey bees farming. Most of us opt for livestock or poultry farming instead. The fear of bee sting can be scary for…
Value of poultry diagnostics for farmers
Infectious disease continues to be the biggest cause of economic loss for livestock farmers. At such a time during a pandemic when input costs are high and margins are being…
The Business Of Pig Farming And What Farmers Ignore
In my work of delivering animal health and production services for 30 years, I have come to discover that livestock farming is interesting, unpredictable, profitable and loss-making too. It is…