Animal science

Weekly Roundup of Agriculture Jobs-22nd September, 2023

1. Position: Crop Protection Specialist  Location: Embu, Kenya Recruiter / Employer: Dummen Orange Salary: Shs(80,000-100,000) About the Position: As a Crop Protection Specialist at Fides Kenya, you won’t just be managing crops and teams; you’ll be optimizing their potential. Reporting directly to the Head Grower and collaborating closely with the Managing Director, your role is …

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Charcoal and egg mix quick remedy for feed poisoned rabbits

A simple mix of a charcoal suspension and a raw egg can save rabbits that have been poisoned by feed, by making them vomit. Brian Otwori, a former Kisii University animal production technology student now managing the institution’s rabbit farm, said cutting the supply of the toxins in time would save these delicate non-ruminants. “After …

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Murang’a farmer feeds cows with yeast, improves milk production by up to three litres a day

Murang’a County County farmer Boniface Mwangi has been recording gradual increase of milk from one litre to two litres over time to three litres a day after consistently mixing yeast with commercial feeds. “Yeast expels oxygen from the digestive system of the cattle, making anaerobic bacteria to increase in number. Bacteria that live in the …

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