Bull management in dairy farming

When selecting dairy cattle to be used for certain mating breeding program you should normally rate a  bull on the basis of milk production capability of its clan and the pedigree. In the  determination of the overall value of the animal the importance attached to each trait depending on your needs as a breeder and...

How to manage insemination in dairy farming

I have received a question from one of our readers  Mr Mwangi from Nakuru, Kenya asking Dear MkulimaTODAY it is my first time doing artificial insmeniation but I don’t know the right time to serve my cows.Kindly help. Regards Mwangi. To answer the above question I have written this article to help other farmers like...

3 factors to consider in dairy animals reproductive cycle

As a farmer you should ensure that your cows have the ability of calving at least on a yearly basis. If the above doesn’t happen you will suffer from losses  as  a result of decrease in milk productivity or  or even luck of milk during the long calving intervals caused by culling of unproductive animals ...

What you must have in your dairy farm

A reliable human labor is required in order to keep a dairy farm up and running   regardless of if it is automated or not. You should not only have a skilled labor force on your farm but they should be motivated,dedicated and satisfied. For your dairy operations to truly kick off and serve you...

5 top dual purpose dairy breeds

Dairy swiss Also called braunvish it was breed in the hills and valleys of Switzerland.it developed over a long period of time and brought about by selection of the brown Swiss which was reared for milk, meat  and draft. It produces an average of 18-20 liters per day while the brown Swiss produces 10-15 liters...

5 dairy breeds that you should consider in dairy farming

Many clients have been sending messages requesting a list of the top dairy breeds that the\y should purchase for use in their dairy farm. I have written on the five best breeds  not only for farmers who are just starting but also for the experienced farmers I the filed. Dairy is a term used to...

4 introduction steps to dairy farming you should know

I have received many requests from clients who would like to venture into dairy farming. Well they might have been driven as a result of different reasons to go into dairy farming but the end result for all of them would be related in one way or another. This is why I have written this...

5 ways on how to hatch your eggs without a hen or an incubator.

  You can’t afford an incubator? No problem hatch your eggs hustle free There are many commercial artificial incubators of varying capacities. Most depend on electricity, but some use gas or kerosene for heating. All use a thermostatic switching device to keep the temperature constant within one Celsius degree. The correct humidity is usually maintained...

5 key steps to keep your poultry healthy and productive

I have lost some of my birds even after doing my best to avoid losses. To help you  not go through the pain of loss I have established five top poultry farming habits that will ease your poultry farming experience. Infection In most family flocks, disease is an important problem. Although farmers are familiar with...