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For any dairy farmer, low milk yield is the most dreaded reality. Yet, it’s widespread across Kenya, where the average daily milk yield for top breeds like Friesians and Ayrshires is only 7.8 litres per cow. The big culprit? High feed costs.
Crossbreeding is the mating of two animals from different breeds. The goal is to combine the strengths of each breed, such as better milk yield, disease resistance, meat quality, or adaptability to climate, into a new animal that carries the best traits of all.
In dairy farming, reproductive efficiency is one of the pillars of productivity and profitability. Understanding the estrous cycle of the cow is crucial for effective breeding, timely insemination, and ultimately, better milk yields. The estrous cycle in cows typically spans…
Dry Matter (DM) refers to the portion of feed that remains after all moisture has been removed. It includes essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Milk fever, ketosis and low milk yield in recent calvers is preventable!
At the foot of Aberdare Ranges, lies a beautiful and vibrant dairy farm. This farm bustling with life and youthful glow drew our attention. We visited the young man who has put his foot forward and decided to invest in a mega dairy project.
Prepartum cows, or cows in the final stage of pregnancy, require a well-balanced diet to ensure a smooth transition into lactation and to prevent metabolic disorders.
Teat warts are benign growths that appear on the teats of dairy cows due to an infection with the bovine papillomavirus (BPV).
Proper concentrate feeding is crucial in dairy farming, as it directly impacts milk production, cow health, and overall farm profitability.
Understanding the possible causes of sudden cattle deaths and preventive measures can help farmers mitigate such losses.
