Robert Macharia Kinyua, the 39-year-old worked earlier as a transport manager with Comtech a technology firm in Nairobi, before being retrenched in 2011 and begins dairy goats farming.

“I then started r […]

When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.Deciding whe […]

Rabbits have a delicate and unique digestive system, and they are prone to issues such as Gastro-Intestinal Stasis, as well as severe gas and bloating if a delicate balance isn’t maintained. The first time one o […]

Cattle fattening farming business is a very profitable business, and many people are making money all over the world by doing cattle livestock farming business. Cattle beef fattening involves the feeding of beef […]

The other day I received a call from my manager over a problem I assumed I had solved once and for all. “The chickens are at it again,” manager stammered, and then his phone went off suddenly. I called him bac […]

Infectious bursal disease (IBD), also known as Gumboro, is a highly contagious viral infection that is found in chicken flocks in most countries. The severity of the disease will depend on the age and breed of […]

Ringworm is a skin disease that results from a fungus. There are multiple types of fungus that can lead to ringworm; the type seen most often that causes the condition in rabbits is Trichophyton mentagrophytes. […]

Arthritis means inflammation in one or more joints. In sheep, it is usually the result of bacterial infection. Arthritis usually causes lameness and visible swelling of at least two joints in the legs. Young lambs […]

Getting cows bred in a timely manner and pregnant at first service is impacted by their ability to show a heat. If cows’ environment isn’t conducive to expressing heats with physical indicators like mounting, chi […]

A Dorper is a fast growing meat producing sheep. The Dorper is an easy care animals that produces a fleece of little wool) that is shed late spring summer. It was developed in South Africa and is now the second […]

Probably about 85% of all goat health problems are rooted in worms. Goats are extremely susceptible to worms and will actually die if a successful worming program is not in place. Symptoms include sluggishness, […]

Line breeding is the process of breeding closely related animals, usually father to daughter or mother to son, in an effort to improve individual traits.Inbreeding is the same as line breeding but the animals are […]

Sheep farming is not a common business in northern Uganda, perhaps due to the perception that it is not a profitable venture.
But at Got Apoli farm in Agung village, Anaka Sub-county, Nwoya District, a household […]

With the increasing demand of honey on the local market, many people are taking on beekeeping in the country.
However, despite many farmers taking on beekeeping, the amount of honey produced locally is not […]

Beak trimming in poultry management is the act of reducing the length of the beak of poultry birds. The purpose of doing this is to prevent feather pulling and cannibalism and to reduce feed wastage. It is a […]

As farming gets more commercialised, farmers should endeavour to be certain about the performance of their farms at any given time.

They should be in a position, for example, to easily tell how much is spent […]

One of the major problems poultry farmers face is bird flu (Avian Influenza or HPAI H5).
This is a viral disease that affects wild birds, captive wild birds and domestic poultry, including backyard chickens, […]

It is almost standard practice these days for young people to migrate to large towns in search of well-paying jobs, leaving great employment opportunities behind right in their home villages.
Many others, upon […]

He was a carpenter and his clients liked his products. But he was earning little money, so he decided to go into farming. Bruhan Ssekaggya told Fred Muzaale how this decision paid off.

I am Bruhan Lugoloobi […]

The laying cycle of a chicken flock usually covers a span of about 12 months. Egg production begins when the birds reach about 18-22 weeks of age, depending on the breed and season. Flock production rises sharply […]