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Fact Sheet: Tackling the Growing Problem of Heat Stress in Livestock

Smallholder farmers in the developing world should be implementing cheap and readily available solutions such as silvopastoralism, the provision of sheds, and crossbreeding to tackle the growing problem of heat stress in livestock. It is estimated that seven per cent of global cattle is affected by heat stress, a number that could rise to 65 […]

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Expert advice: What to consider to avoid losses during artificial insemination

Checking breed records before artificial insemination (AI) services can increase farmers’ chances of getting the anticipated offspring results by more than 60 percent, saving them from spiraled losses and dismal production. Elizabeth Mugera, a Nairobi County livestock officer, said mischievous AI providers may take advantage of the trust of farmers and offer expired semen. ”It

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