animal health

All about housing, feeding and disease management in chicks.

All about housing, feeding and disease management in chicks. By Dr Ann M. Wachira Choosing proper chick housing Providing suitable housing for your chicks is a crucial step in ensuring their well-being. A well-designed chick shelter safeguards them from various threats, including adverse weather conditions such as rain, sun, cold winds, and chilly night-time temperatures. […]

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Key Considerations for Selecting Health Day-Old Chicks

By Dr Ann M. Wachira Selecting healthy day-old chicks is crucial for a thriving poultry farm. Begin by locating a reputable hatchery or supplier recognized for their high-quality chicks. Seek advice from local livestock professionals or poultry farmer associations. When inspecting the chicks, ensure they have bright eyes, clean beaks, and clean, fluffy feathers. Avoid

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Fighting Fall armyworm the organic way-Tagetes minuta (wild marigold)

While conducting a field survey in Murungai village within Laikipia County, I meet Wanjiku wa Kinyua with a 20-litre-Knapsack sprayer on her back spraying the young maize crops on her farm. The spray includes a strong-smelling herb known as wild marigold or Tagetes minuta L. This plant is an invasive weed in Kenya and a

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Zoetis Holds First A.L.P.H.A. Plus Initiative Meeting in Kenya Press Release

By Author NAIROBI, KENYA – May 2, 2023 – Key local stakeholders representing the veterinary and farming sector, have met in Nairobi, Kenya, today for Zoetis’ new African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement Plus (A.L.P.H.A. Plus) initiative, a continuation of the A.L.P.H.A. initiative first launched in 2017. This first event in Kenya marks the significant

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