Drug to stop Dementia Scientists hope they have found a drug to stop all neurodegenerative brain diseases, including dementia. In 2013, a UK Medical Research Council team stopped brain cells dying in an animal for the first time, creating headline news around the world. But…
How can I feed cattle with chicken waste? Question: "I have heard that cattle can eat chicken droppings. I sweep chicken manure every day and throw it away yet I have cows. Can I really feed this smelly stuff to the cows?" Brief Answer Poultrylitter is an…
coccidiosis DiseaseCoccidiosis is one of the most common poultry diseases. Causes Coccidiosis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria. In poultry, Eimeria affects the intestine making it prone to other diseases (necroticenteritis) and reducing the ability of this organ…
How Singer Kambua Overcame Acne Singer Kambua says she regained her confidence in her skin while in college. She developed acne at age 17 and that left her devastated. Sharing her story with Darling Kenya, Kambua said she has learnt to accept things she cannot…
Fowl Tick (Blue Bug) parasites The Fowl Tick (Argas persicus) may be a serious parasite of poultry if it becomes numerous in poultry houses or on poultry ranges. The tick is a blood-sucker, and when present in large numbers it results in weakened birds, reduced…