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Secrets to proper feeding of dairy cows

Details: Written by: Maurice Rangoma; Category: Cattle; Published: 09 September 2021; Hits: 27394

In this post I am going to show you how to properly feed dairy cows to get maximum milk yield and economic returns. The same practices are used by successful dairy farmers to achieve high milk production and have been proven to work time and again. Of importance to the dairy cow are nutritional requirements, quantities and qualities of feed, feed sources, rations and other dynamics. You will need to be equiped with information about the cows’ milking performance, body size, body condition, stage of lactation, feeding habits and feed preferences to be able to properly feed the cows.

Making the best out of artificial insemination service in cattle

Details: Written by: Maurice Rangoma; Category: Cattle; Published: 13 July 2020; Hits: 22473

Any average dairy farmer in Kenya is aware of the importance of artificial insemination in dairy cattle. What they may not be aware of is the nuts and bolts associated with the practice and how to make the best use of it. We are going to examine some of these ground rules so you can make the best decision when artificially inseminating your cows.

Friesian cows in a shed — Commercial dairy farming

Starting a successful commercial dairy farming business the right way

Details: Written by: Maurice Rangoma; Category: Cattle; Published: 01 June 2018; Hits: 102896

With all the talk about commercial dairy farming business, it’s easy to forget that you’ve got to work hard to raise cows that produce lots of milk. And I am not exaggerating to say that commercial dairy farming is not a walk in the park. It helps to get it clear from the outset that this is not about subsistence dairy farming. Commercial dairy farming may not be in your league if you are going to approach it indifferently. But this is not to discourage because on the contrary, commercial dairy farming can be fun and rewarding if approached the right way.

Successes and failures in dairy farming in Kenya

Details: Written by: Maurice Rangoma; Category: Cattle; Published: 06 May 2018; Hits: 30799

It is every dairy farmers dream to raise high quality cows that produce lots of milk for sale. In my career as a farmers’ trainer I have met people who jumped into dairy farming and made huge profits and are now very successful. I equally have met many more who went into dairy farming hoping to turn their fortunes

Livestock farmers and businesses can get loans from Kenya Livestock Finance Trust

Details: Written by: Beatrice Wendoh; Category: Livestock Finance and Insurance; Published: 05 May 2018; Hits: 18986

Livestock enterprises can access loans for their farming or business activities through the Kenya Livestock Finance Trust (K-LIFT). K-LIFT was established in 1994 with a goal to contribute towards poverty alleviation and food security through supporting livestock enterprises access to affordable credit. K-LIFT does this by giving loans to entrepreneurs that make a living through the different livestock enterprises. The loans are towards working capital or assets financing that will contribute to the growth of livestock business.

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