Key priorities for successful poultry farming this year
By
Dr Watson Messo
06th Jan, 2025
poor vaccine handling, storage and administration are still the major causes of vaccine failure in our industry
Keeping improved Kienyeji birds as commercial venture
By
Dr Watson Messo
29th Nov, 2024
Keeping improved Kienyeji chicken has advantages; these types of birds have exceptionally low chick mortality.
How mycotoxins affect Chicken health
By
Dr Watson Messo
18th Nov, 2024
Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, fumonisins and zearalenone are by far the most common among poultry today.
Turning poultry farming into a viable enterprise
By
Dr Watson Messo
05th Nov, 2024
Before venturing into poultry farming, take time to understand the state of the market of the products you want to sell to your target market.
Why is your vaccination programme not working?
By
Dr Watson Messo
24th Oct, 2024
The primary role of vaccination is to reduce the level of clinical disease and promote optimal performance.
Coccidiosis: The silent killer of poultry flocks
By
Dr Watson Messo
22nd Oct, 2024
Coccidiosis affects poultry of all ages but is more common in slow-growing birds than in broilers.
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Key priorities for successful poultry farming this year
By
Dr Watson Messo
06th Jan, 2025
poor vaccine handling, storage and administration are still the major causes of vaccine failure in our industry
Slimy business: Varsity mints cash from snails
By
James Wanzala
06th Jan, 2025
the university produces eight lines of beauty products from snail slime, including Bio-collagen Snail Soap with sunscreen, Snail Cream
Agriculture insurance takes root with tech
By
Nanjinia Wamuswa
17th Dec, 2024
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered picture based insurance, allowing farmers to take photos for advice or quantifying losses
Quelea bird invasion costs wheat farmers Sh2m daily
By
Julius Chepkwony
06th Dec, 2024
Farmers lose 50,000 kilograms of wheat daily valued at Sh2.2 million.
How private tractor owners cash in on the rains
By
Isaiah Gwengi
06th Dec, 2024
it takes them several days to do the work at a fee of between Sh1,500 and Sh2,000 per acre
At Luanda Kotieno, fishermen stand guard to protect breeding sites
By
Olivia Odhiambo
04th Dec, 2024
1kg tilapia is Sh320, Omena is Sh200 per kg and other species including mudfish and catfish is Sh100 per kg.