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Item Enrich Napier Grass Quality by Ensiling with Cassava Leaf and Chips for Increased Milk Yield in the Dry Season(Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Mambo, L.C.; Muinga, R.W. ; Saha, H.M. ; Lewa, K.K.; Munga,G.S. ; Bimbuzi, S.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationDairy cattle will produce more milk if fed high quality feeds. Silage made from Napier grass mixed with cassava leaf contain 15-17% crude protein. This is good for increasing milk production. Napier grass plus cassava leaf silage can be prepared using shallow pits or polythene bags.Item Feed Cashew Nut Siftings to Dairy Cattle(Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Kiura, J.N.; Mambo, L.C.; Bimbuzi, S.; Mshote, F.; Lewa, K.K.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationFeed quality is a major constraint to dairy production in Kenya. Protein and energy supplementation are required for high dairy production. Protein and energy feed supplements are expensive. Cashew tree is widely grown in coastal Kenya. Cashew waste from nut processing is a good source of protein feed for dairy cattle. Peel cashew nuts from your farm or buy cashew siftings from a factory.
