In the Taita community, cats are highly valued not only for their ability to catch mice and keep harmful creatures like snakes away but also believed to have significance as important spiritual beings. In Taita culture, cats are believed to have a special connection to the spiritual world, serving as protectors of families against evil […]
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Have you ever made mistakes in farming that caused significant losses, draining your inspiration, dreams, and focus? Farming, despite its age-old importance to human survival, remains a sensitive industry where skills are often acquired through hands-on experience, observation, and learning from others. Join me as I share the tough lessons I learned while rearing rabbits
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Advantages of Chemicals in Animal Production Chemicals used in animal production, such as growth hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides offer several benefits that contribute to the efficiency and profitability of livestock farming. Increased Productivity Growth hormones and antibiotics are commonly used to enhance growth rates and feed conversion efficiency in livestock. This results in accelerated growth
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Chemicals are common inputs in modern agriculture production systems. In livestock production systems inputs like antibiotics, growth hormones, pesticides, and disinfectants are used in animal husbandry practices. They are used to boost production efficiency, promote protection from diseases, and observation of animal welfare as guided by licensed experts. The different types of chemicals used in
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