Animal production in Kenya is of prime importance. The animal industry has greatly contributed to the Kenyan economy through provision of food, employment and national income.
Currently several methods are being employed to improve this industry. Improved livestock feeding, health and other management
practices are being deployed to step up milk, wool, meat, eggs, fish and honey production. Further than this, investigation on improved methods of production and institutionalized training and manpower development is being conducted and encouraged.
By the end of the course you should be able to:-
a)have acquired knowledge and attitudes in animal handling
b)Demonstrate skills in animal feeding and; reproduction, breeding management and health.
c)Demonstrate skills and techniques in livestock production.
d)Communicate to the farmer on the innovations and techniques.
e)Adjust to new technologies.
Currently several methods are being employed to improve this industry. Improved livestock feeding, health and other management
practices are being deployed to step up milk, wool, meat, eggs, fish and honey production. Further than this, investigation on improved methods of production and institutionalized training and manpower development is being conducted and encouraged.
By the end of the course you should be able to:-
a)have acquired knowledge and attitudes in animal handling
b)Demonstrate skills in animal feeding and; reproduction, breeding management and health.
c)Demonstrate skills and techniques in livestock production.
d)Communicate to the farmer on the innovations and techniques.
e)Adjust to new technologies.
- Teacher: Chelagat Eunice