How many eggs do Kienyeji hens lay? Dr. iCows’ Diary Dear Dr. iCow, What are the maximum eggs that Kienyenji chick lay? Yours Sincerely, iCow Smart Farmer, Martin, Muranga Dear Martin, Hens start laying from about 18 to 20 weeks of age, at this age 5% start laying, and 10% start laying @21 weeks […]
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Chicken diseases in Africa
Dr. iCow’s Diary 16th Oct 2018 Chicken diseases in Africa Dear Dr. iCow, Apart from Newcastle which other disease kill chicken most in Africa? iCow Smart Farmer, Daniel, Kericho Dear Daniel, There are many infectious diseases that affect and cause death in chicken like; Gumboro, Newcastle, Fowl pox, Fowl typhoid, Chronic respiratory disease, Infectious bronchitis, […]
Ticks
Dr. iCow’s Diary 16th Oct 2018 Ticks Dear Dr. iCow, Please advise me on hand spraying of cattle to control ticks. iCow Smart Farmer, William, Elgeyo Marakwet Dear William, Ticks transmit tick borne diseases, e.g. East Coast Fever – E.C.F. Anaplasmosis, Heart water, Babesiosis also called Redwater, cause irritation and damage of hides. Tick control […]
Red Urine
Dr. iCow’s Diary 16th Oct 2018 Red Urine Dear Dr. iCow, My pregnant cow has red urine. Advise me. iCow Smart Farmer, William, Elgeyo Marakwet Dear William, The cow could be suffering from a disease called Bovine babesiosis; common name is Redwater, after the dark red-coloured urine, as you have observed in your cow. The […]
How to make high yield dairy meal
Dr. iCow’s Diary Tuesday, 16th Oct 2018 How to make high yield dairy meal. Dear Dr. iCow, Please give me a formula of making high yield dairy meal. iCow Smart Farmer, James, Kiambu Dear James, A dairy cow requires a balanced diet with energy, proteins, vitamins, mineral supplements and free access to clean soft fresh […]
Caring for a new calf?
Caring for a new Calf Dr. iCows’ Diary 16/10/2018 Dear Dr. iCow, Please share some tips with me on how to look after a new calf. iCow Smart Farmer, Mr. Njora from Nyeri Dear Mr Njora, Calves require good feeding regime & a clean environment. At birth and on standing, allow the calf to suck […]
Milk stopped from mastitis treated teat
Dr. iCow Desk Dear Dr. iCow, My cow gave birth two weeks ago and was affected by mastitis. After treatment the teat which was affected produces nothing. What do I do? Yours, iCow Smart Farmer, Priscilla Dear Priscilla, Mastitis in a cow is caused by pathogens especially staphylococci and streptococci germs. These could have caused […]
My Ayrshire produces very little milk
Dr. iCows Desk Oct 16th 2018 My Ayrshire produces very little milk Dear Dr. iCow, My cow which is an Ayrshire breed only produces two litres a day. I have tried giving her everything but there is no change. Yours Sincerely: iCow Smart Farmer James Mwangi Dear Mr. James Mwangi, An Ayrshire dairy cow requires […]
Tomato Production
Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum Order / Family: Solanales: Solanaceae Local Names: Nyanya (Swahili) 1. Geographical Distribution in Africa 2. General Information and Agronomic Aspects Tomatoes are native to South and Central America, and are now cultivated widely throughout the world. Tomatoes are one of the most widely cultivated vegetable crops in Africa. They are grown for home consumption in […]
Tips on Planting Trees
Credit: Su Kahumbu/Biovision-Infonet Tips on Planting Trees Many trees and tree planting programs fail to succeed due to poor tree selection, poor planting and neglect. If you take the time to plant trees, it is really wise to figure out 4 things first. Why are you planting What are you planting Where are you planting […]