Zero Grazing Unit. There are several grazing regimes a farm can implement i.e Zero grazing,Paddocking,Free range, semi-zero grazing.Adoption of these methods varies depending on the farmer's interest,availability of resources and the herd size.Let u ... (Read More)

The feeding of the calf will determine how fast and healthy the growth of the calf will be.It is therefore important that the calf is properly fed to ensure it grows to the desired weaning weight within an acceptable duration.At birth,a calf has four ... (Read More)

Do we measure calves in our farms?? Do we know how much do they grow daily/monthly?? It?s good to measure our calves monthly,,keep the records because weight will determine when to wean and when to inseminate. Rule of thumb: calves should be weaned ... (Read More)

Solar energy can be used to pump water

Cow manure appearance and manure score say a lot about the feeds given to cows and its impact on milk production .As a farmer take your time to look at this .it helps in making better decisions on choices of the feeds to use

Silage making in Central Kenya. Farmers use simple machineries to ensure their cows have silage.

Fleckvieh is a high yielding, dual-purpose cow that can be used for both dairy and beef production.

Use of software in the farms is an example of Agricultural innovation in Dairy management.This relates mainly to record keeping which is an essential task in any Dairy farm in business.

Herringbone milking polour has a simplified cluster operation,milkers work with minimum stress and spend less time milking the cows,thus its highly labor efficient.Its suitable for large herd size and it promotes an easy to control cow traffic.

Ayrshire young stocks from feeding at a local farm in Kenya

Cow comfort is an important factor in dairy management.This includes where they rest and the spacing.

Lucerne is a high quality feed for cows with protein ranging between 15-22%

These cows are super, few cows high milk production Check below..

High producing cows, high management level..

Besides revenue from milk and animal sales,a farmer can also earn income from other farmers visiting his/her farm to see the good dairy practises done.