Desert Locust situation update 13 January 2020 Credits: Locust Watch, FAO Numerous and very large swarms pose an unprecedented threat to food security and livelihoods in Horn of Africa In the Horn of Africa, there has been a significant and extremely dangerous increase in swarm activity during the past week in Kenya where numerous, large immature swarms […]
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Limping and pregnant
Limping and pregnant Dr. iCow’s Diary, Oct 25th 2018, Dear Dr. iCow, My Jersey cow is limping with her back left leg and will calve down next month. Her hoof is okay. What may be the problem? Your iCow Smart Farmer, Joshua, Uasin Gishu, Kenya Dear Joshua, Please restrict the cow from demanding movements by […]
Vaccination Regime
Vaccination Regime Dr. iCows’ Diary, Oct 24th 2018 Dear Dr. iCow, What vaccinations should I give my poultry? From iCow Smart Farmer, Bismarck, Narok County, Kenya Dear Bismarck,\ The following is vaccination schedule for some epidemic chicken diseases. Young chicks at 1 day old are given Marek’s vaccine, given subcutaneously, is done at commercial hatcheries. […]
Hens taking long to lay
Hens taking long to lay Dear Dr. iCow, Oct 25th 2018 What do I do to layers taking too long to lay? Your iCow Smart Farmer, Bismarck, Narok County, Kenya Dear Bismarck, For the Kienyenji layers taking long to lay eggs, it is advisable to supplement them with layers mash feed, and also add di-calcium […]
Discharge after calving
Discharge after calving Dr. iCows’ Diary Oct 24th 2018 Dear Dr. iCow, My cow is removing some reddish discharge 2 days after calving. Shinda ni nini? (What is the problem?) iCow Smart Farmer, Lucy, Muranga County, Kenya Dear Lucy, The discharge the cow is removing after 2 days after calving is called lochia and is […]
Retained Placenta
Retained Placenta Dr. iCows’ Diary 22/10/2018 Dear Dr. iCow, Hey. My animal gave birth 2 days ago and up to now, it hasn’t released da afterbirth. What could be the problem iCow Smart Farmer, Carol, Nyeri County, Kenya Dear Carol, Retained placenta is failure to expel fetal membranes after calf delivery, which should happen 30 […]
Can I serve a one year old heifer?
Can I serve a one year old heifer? Dr. iCows’ Diary 22/10/2018 Dear Dr. iCow, My young cow is now one year old. Can I serve her with a bull now? Yours, iCow Smart Farmer, Cyrus, Kiambu County, Kenya Dear Cyrus, Depending on the breed of the heifer, most of them show the first signs […]
Coughing and diarrhea
Coughing and diarrhea Dr. iCow’s Diary 24/10/2018 Dear Dr. iCow, I rear Kienyenji, but they have coughs and diarrhea. What are the remedies? Your iCow Smart Farmer, Makhangu, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya Dear Ms. Makhangu, The possible causes of cough and diarrhea observed in your Kienyenji chicken are mixed viral and bacterial infections, coccidiosis and […]
When to de-worm a cow that has just calved
When is it safe to de-worm a cow that has just calved Dr. iCows’ Diary 20/10/2018 Dear Dr. iCow, My cow recently gave birth. When can I safely resume worming her? Yours iCow Smart Farmer, Wesley, Nandi Dear Wesley, A cow, after calving can be dewormed in the second week from the date of calving. […]
Where can I get Gumboro Vaccines?
Where can I get Gumboro Vaccines? Dr. iCow’s Diary 20/10/2018 Dear Dr. iCow, Please advise me on where I can get the Gumboro vaccine for my poultry. Thank You, iCow Smart Farmer, Grace, Siaya Dear Grace, You can buy Gumboro vaccine from leading and registered agro-vets in a township near your area. Gumboro vaccine is […]