Kenya has an ambitious nationwide livestock vaccination program set for implementation in 2025. The plan is to vaccinate 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats against livestock diseases like foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and Rift Valley fever (RVF). This initiative has both supporters and detractors, each presenting compelling arguments.…
Are you wondering how much money you can make rearing goats in Kenya for meat? In this blog post, we will estimate the profitability of the Boer goat breed in Kenya. You can use the same guide for making cost and benefits farm budgets for other profitable goat breeds. This includes breeds like Saanen, Kalahari,…
The Complete Guide to Successful Goat and sheep Farming: Tips, Tricks, and Insights
Kenya has the highest per capita production and consumption for milk in the region. It makes dairy farming one of the most successful business ideas if you are a starter or practicing cattle farming. However, the sector has many challenges that can wipe your investments. If your goal is sustainable profits, the following tips will…