Kienyeji (Indigenous) chicken vs exotic breeds vs… To the agripreneur engaging in Chicken rearing, one question that keeps lingering is Which chicken breed is better to keep for business? Kienyeji i.e. indigenous chicken vs exotic breeds vs improved kienyeji what are the pros and cons of each? The…
TUMOR MARKERS & CANCER SCREENINGKENYA NATIONAL CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES I 107 TUMOR MARKERS & CANCER SCREENING Introduction Tumor markers are chemical substances in the body that are either produced by a can- cer or by the body in response to a cancer. They are…
Reasons Why Chickens stop Laying eggs Every farmer experiences a situation where chickens suddenly stop laying eggs. When this happens, it is not always obvious since many factors can lead to a drop in egg production. To help you troubleshoot and find out why your egg…
What is airsac disease How can I know whether my chicken has airsacculitis? Is airsacculitis a common respiratory disease in chicken?
External parasites of poultry External parasites infest poultry houses and breed in cracks of the buildings. The species commonly found include lice, mites, fleas and ticks, though very rare. They affect all ages of birds but are severe in chicks. They are spread by…
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…