Audio By Vocalize Griffin Kosgei milkinghis Dairy cow at his farm in Ngata , Nakuru county on January 22, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Cow’s milk, like that of all other mammals, provides a complete source of nutrition for their young and is a primary human food, processed into a variety of products. Milk is a distinctive biological secretion whose composition varies across species, breeds, stages of lactation, feed consumed, and the season during which it is produced. It is one of the most complete foods found in nature – for this reason, young ones can solely rely on milk for all their nutritional needs. Major constituents of cow’s milk are water, fat,…
Author: By Dr Joseph Othieno
Audio By Vocalize Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani administers a deworming drug to a cow at Jaldesa strategic borehole in North Horr Sub County. [Dennis Mbae, Standard] Dear Daktari, Thank you for your excellent work in educating us about livestock health. I keep some goats, sheep, and cows, and I deworm them every three months. However, I still see worm eggs in the faeces. Are worms developing resistance? What can I do to ensure I kill all the worms in my livestock? Samuel Lonyagapuo, Kapenguria Thank you very much, Samuel, for your question. Yes, just as disease-causing microorganisms are developing resistance,…
A newly born calf suckles her mother at a dairy farm owned by Regina Muange in Mwilu village, Makueni county. [File, Standard] Dear Joseph, I appreciate your excellent and educational work. I’m just starting out in farming, and I’m learning a lot. I appreciate the topics that have already been covered in this column; it has been a great resource. This breeding issue is of interest to me. Since there are currently no controls, I am concerned that I could easily overlook this because I own a ranch. If you could give me a brief explanation of breeding and crossbreeding,…
On the global stage, Africa’s meat industry is growing at 5.43 per cent annually, projected to rise from $63.03 billion in 2024 to over $108.23 billion by 2033. [File] Happy New Year 2026. As we usher in the first column of the year, it is time to pivot from the traditional “resolution” mindset toward a rigorous, data-driven assessment of our agricultural enterprises. The dawn of a new year often brings high expectations, yet many farmers fail to conduct the retrospective analysis necessary to inform future growth. Before charging ahead, you must pause to examine your 2025 performance. Did you produce…