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Jul
By Anderson Maina
Poultry Feed Ingredients in Tropical Africa: Conventional and Non-Conventional Options
Poultry farming in tropical Africa, including Kenya, relies on combining conventional and non-conventional feed ingredients to enhance productivity and sustainability. Key ingredients such as maize, soybean meal, and fishmeal offer high energy and protein but come with challenges like mycotoxin contamination and high costs. Non-conventional feeds like rice bran, sunflower meal, cassava, and sorghum provide alternatives but require processing to mitigate anti-nutritional factors. Enzyme supplementation, local sourcing, and value addition can improve feed quality and resilience. Understanding these factors helps farmers formulate cost-effective, nutritious diets for broilers, layers, and dual-purpose birds, optimizing poultry health and production.
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Aug
By Anderson Maina
Enhancing Feed Utility in Kenyan Poultry Farms: The Role of Commercial Enzymes
Poultry farming in Kenya is crucial for providing protein and livelihoods. Still, it faces significant challenges due to the high cost and inefficiency of feed, which constitutes up to 70% of production costs. Recent surges in feed prices have forced many farmers to reduce production, leading to higher prices and scarcity of poultry products. Commercial enzymes offer a solution by improving feed efficiency, enhancing nutrient absorption, and reducing costs. Despite some challenges, such as the cost of enzymes, their use is increasingly vital in sustaining poultry farming in Kenya, especially during times of feed scarcity.
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Jun
By Anderson Maina
Comprehensive Guide to Broiler Production in Kenya: Best Practices, Breeds, and Management Principles
Broiler production in Kenya is crucial for food security and economic growth, requiring farmers to follow principles such as selecting quality hatching eggs, meticulous chick management, optimal housing, precise feeding, uniformity assessment, and careful transport, ensuring high productivity and quality meat.
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May
By Anderson Maina
Poultry Production in Kenya
An overview of poultry production in Kenya, challenges and opportunities.
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