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Best Breeds Of Cattle Available In Kenya For Dairy Farmers

Best Breeds Of Cattle Available In Kenya For Dairy Farmers

April 1, 2023 10:20 pm

Wamugunda Anne

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Are you planning to invest your money in dairy farming in Kenya? You are on the right page. This article provides information on the best breeds of cattle you can find in Kenya. It also provides basic characteristics of individual breed for your easy identification and differentiation of one breed from the others.

Four breeds of dairy cattle are available in Kenya: Jersey, Friesian, Aryshire and Guernsey. These cattle breeds have different characteristics right from physical appearance and milk production.

Friesian

This dairy cattle breed, whose origin is in the Netherlands, is easily recognized by its black and white color markings. It is the largest of all the dairy cattle breeds weighing approximately 750kg with a height of about 1.8m tall. Friesian breeds produce large quantity of milk with an average of 7.8 tones of per lactation.

Guernsey

This dairy cattle breed originated from England. It is of medium weight and is known for quality milk production while at the same time consuming about 20% less feed. They are usually red and white in color. Guernsey has an advantage of being an excellent grazer and has an average milk production of 6.65 tones per lactation

Aryshire

These are medium in weight weighing about 550kg when mature. They do better under pasture conditions as compared to other dairy breeds. They originated from Scotland and they are known for their high milk butter content. Pure breeds are usually white and red in color. Aryshire has an average of approximately 5.4tones per lactation

Jersey

This breed of dairy cattle originated from the Island of Jersey. The cow weighs about 4.5 tones and are the smallest dairy breeds found in Kenya. They produce milk with high fat and butter content with an average of about 6700kg of milk per lactation under normal conditions

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Hailing from the fertile highlands of central Kenya, Wamugunda-Anne's life has always been intertwined with the land. Born into a family of farmers, her earliest memories are of verdant fields, changing seasons, and the rhythm of nature. These formative experiences would later shape her academic and professional pursuits.

Wamugunda-Anne's passion for agriculture was not just about the practice but understanding its deeper implications — the sociological, environmental, and economic intricacies of farming in Kenya. This passion drove her to one of Kenya's prestigious universities, where she pursued a degree in Agricultural Sciences. Throughout her academic journey, she became renowned for her insightful articles on sustainable farming practices, emphasizing the balance between modern techniques and traditional Kenyan agricultural wisdom.

After university, Wamugunda-Anne transitioned into a full-time career in agricultural journalism. Her works have since been published in numerous national and international journals. Beyond just writing, she has played a pivotal role in shaping agricultural policies in Kenya by collaborating with policymakers, researchers, and local farmers. Her articles often focus on the challenges faced by Kenyan farmers, sustainable agricultural practices, and innovative solutions to boost food security in the region.

Today, Wamugunda-Anne stands as a beacon of inspiration in Kenyan agricultural circles. With every article she writes, she hopes to enlighten, inspire, and pave the way for a sustainable agricultural future for Kenya and the African continent at large.