Dr Othieno Joseph

What you need to know in selecting a breeding bull

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2023-12-21 12:09:22

A bull with a docile demeanour has a high probability of fathering a docile progeny, which will be easy to handle.

The Brown Swiss: perfect breed for a yummy cheese

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2023-12-21 12:32:36

Historians document the Brown Swiss as the oldest of all the dairy breeds, believed to have been developed in Switzerland

Bullfighting: It's illegal to torture animals

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-02-08 12:13:38

Animals are sentient beings – that is why a dog will know its owner.

Rift Valley Fever and above average rains

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-02-10 15:29:23

RVF, is a viral disease that affects camels, cattle, goats, sheep, and other ruminant wildlife, with potential transmission to humans.

Effective parasite control in your herd

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-03-14 10:22:21

Good parasite control programme include farm husbandry practices aimed at reducing the parasite population

Get to know the stages of calving in your cattle

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-03-21 13:27:19

Cervical dilation begins some two to 24 hours before the completion of parturition and may sometimes pass unnoticed.

Why your cow can't get pregnant after using AI

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-04-06 17:31:03

Artificial Insemination is relatively cheap, safe and a good way of improving genetics for whichever trait

Role of water in animal health and productivity

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-04-17 11:21:46

It should be noted that poor-quality water can be a source of many diseases, most of which are fatal.

This is how to Know the best behaviour of a cow

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-06-25 11:44:25

If a cow is fed highly fibrous feed, rumination time can increase.

Dealing with herbicide and pesticides poisoning

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-08-02 15:01:39

It must be noted that agrochemicals are highly lethal compounds that should be handled carefully

Why it's important to have footbaths in farm

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-08-09 11:18:40

humans and animals, as well as farm machinery, can carry disease-causing microorganisms onto the farm.

What are feed additives and why are they vital?

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-08-14 10:31:51

Coccidiostats are among the oldest feed additives used in the control and prevention of diseases, especially in poultry.

What should be done to have clean milk?

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-08-21 14:41:53

Only animals in good general health status and specifically udder health must be milked.

Why Holstein-Friesian is still a popular breed

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-08-21 14:54:22

Friesians produce large quantities of milk, often up to 30 liters a day, although some have surpassed this

Difficult calf birth: the Causes and how can it be avoided

By Dr Othieno Joseph   2024-09-19 12:09:59

Sometimes cows tend to go past the estimated date of delivery by a few days.