Dairy farming in Africa
Dairy farming in Africa has been practiced for a long time and it still is being practiced by many communities. The methods employed though, have come to question due to environmental concerns and the need to produce more to meet the ever increasing demand, not to mention the dwindling land resources which is making pastrolism [...]
Africa Dairy Farm – Increasing Milk Production
MILK PRODUCTION The quantity of milk produced is approximately 20kg per cow per day although the production may vary with different feeds and stage of lactation (early lactation, mid lactation and late lactation). Water and minerals (salt) must be available always. Some minerals cannot be offered as free lick and has to be mixed thoroughly [...]
Africa Dairy Farm – Successful Management, Insemination & Deworming
HEALTH MANAGEMENT The following diseases are quite prone in my areas; East Cost Fever – I usually use Bupervex, Diminazene, and Adamycin Milk Fever- I inject Calciject and give the cow a higher ratio of minerals especially calcium. Mastitis, which is rare – I use Terrexine tubes and if severe I inject Gentamycin. Pneumonia – [...]
Africa Dairy Farm: Successful Feeding
East Africa Dairy Development says that Kenyan dairy farm yields are substantially lower than the international standards. This is because of Poor and inadequate feeding. Most cows produce well bellow their potential because their nutrient intake is insufficient in both quantity and kind. Most smallholders feed their cows by letting them openly graze, mostly on common land, by the side of [...]
Dairy Farming in Kenya – An Overview
CURRENT REALITY of Dairy Farming in Kenya Calculated at international prices, cow milk is the most significant agricultural commodity for Kenya. (FAOSTAT) The formal Dairy Farming in Kenya industry is now the fastest growing agricultural sub-sector in Kenya. There are over thirty registered Dairy Farming in Kenya processors in the country, but four large processors dominate the industry. [...]