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Signs of protein and energy deficiencies in animals

adminJul 14, 20200

All animals require energy and proteins for different body functions. Energy is required for maintenance (to maintain the body, respiration and digestion), production (growth, milk and

Ban of trading in donkey products a blow to China

adminJul 12, 20200

Donkey farmers and owners in Kenya can finally celebrate as the government has banned the slaughter and sale of donkey meat and products in the

Signs of heartwater disease in ruminants and its treatment

adminJul 12, 20200

his disease is also known as Cowdriosis. Heartwater is an infectious, non-contagious disease of ruminants species. It is a Tick borne disease that occurs in

You can now tell the perfect time for A.I using special tags

adminJul 10, 20200

If conception fails after insemination, you incur losses due to repeat heats ranging between Ksh 4,000 and Ksh12,000, and lose valuable milking and calving time.

Camel rearing, Africa’s blessing in waiting

adminJul 10, 20200

With proper and adequate investment, the country could turn camel milk into a top foreign exchange earner. The Kenya Camel Association says that for a long

Keeping poultry far apart reduces antibiotic use

adminJul 1, 20200

Animal producers have been urged to adhere to proper spacing or ‘social distancing’ to help reduce the use of antibiotics, which end up in the