The poultry industry in Africa has grown and developed steadily over recent years. The pace of growth is now expected to quicken as companies move north from South Africa in an attempt to diversify away from their home market, which is under stress from imported chicken meat. Major projects are planned for Zambia, Ethiopia, Angola […]
Matatus, boda boda riders and heavy trucks are competing for the little space left by earth movers constructing the Kisumu-Busia highway. We manage negotiate our way to Tiengre Shopping Centre, a 20-minute drive from Kisumu Town. From here, one can see Kit Mikayi rock, a famous tourist attraction to the north and to the east, […]
How to feed a dairy cow for more milk Some literature compares a dairy cow to a factory. That means what is fed to the cow determines to a large extent the quality and quantity of milk produced. It is from the feeds that a dairy cow derives energy for maintenance, growth, milk production and […]
DENMARK – New results show that in the first few days after calving the dairy cow suffers from a massive protein deficiency. For this reason scientists are now shifting their focus from the cow’s energy balance to her protein status. The first few days after calving are a challenging time for the dairy cow. She […]
How Much Does a Chicken Eat? A common question among poultry owners, especially those new to raising birds, is “How much do my birds eat, so I know how much feed to buy?”. Below are some general guidelines to go by, keeping in mind that a variety of factors, from weather to other available food […]