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Item Chicken Value Chain: Gender and Social Inclusion(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), 2024) Ndubi, J.M.; Alaru, P.A.O.; Nyambati, E.M.; Mungube, E.O.; Kipkemoi, D.C.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationAccess to resources such as land, credit, extension and a voice in decision making are important elements to consider for improved adoption of Agricultural Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMP) by the various gender categories for improved food and nutritional security as well as poverty reduction. Although agricultural TIMPs might lead to increased production and income, there is no guarantee that more income will address the poverty, food and nutrition security situation in the household. Who has access to what resources and who dominate what decisions at household, local and national levels in relation to the use of additional income are important when considering what degree food, nutrition security and poverty will improve. If we close this gender gap by improving power relations and access to resources by the various gender categories, yields would increase by 20–30%.Item Practices for Maintenance of Healthy Dairy Cattle for Improved Dairy Productivity(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Onyango, T.A.; Ilatsia, E.D.; Mbugua, D.K.; Ayako, W.O.; ole Pulei, R.N.; Nyambati, E.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationExotic dairy cattle produce significant proportion of the total milk output in Kenya. They are vulnerable to the various prevailing diseases in tropical conditions, posing a serious threat to the dairy industry. Most of these diseases are impact negatively on both local and export markets for dairy animals, milk and milk products. The dairy industry should therefore be backed by a robust dairy health management.Item Storage of Chicken Feed Ingredients and Mixed Rations(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2024) Kariuki, I.; Kariuki, I.W.; Alaru, P.A.O.; Wachira, A.M.; Ouko, V.O.; Mungube, E.O.; K’Oloo, T.O.; Ogali, N.I.; Adongo, A.O.; Ngaira, V.M.; Langat, M.K.; Nyambati, E.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationIt is not advisable to mix more than 100 kg for ration in order to be cost-effective. To achieve this, feed ingredients should be acquired in bulk from millers and distributors at wholesale prices and hence the need for proper storage. Furthermore, all the mixed feed may not be immediately consumed. There are important factors to consider during storage of feed ingredients and the mixed rations.Item Use of Slurry Manure for Improvement of Soil Fertility(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2024) Ayako, W.O.; Murage, A.W.; Ilatsia, E.D.; Cheruiyot, B.K.; ole Pulei, R.N.; Nyambati, E.M.; Kanageni; Saitoti, S.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)Slurry manure is a mixture of fresh cow dung and urine and is used by farmers as a natural fertilizer. It is produced in more intensive livestock rearing systems where concrete and slats are used, instead of straw as bedding materials (Zero-gazing, intensive pig sty and poultry battery cage). It is applied to crops in fresh form mainly to improve soil fertility for better crop yields. The slurry manure is collected daily from cow sheds and stored in a pit / lagoon to minimize nutrient loss through (evaporation). A well-constructed zero-grazing unit with concrete dunging floor makes is possible to collect good quality slurry manure. It is suitable in small, medium and large scale dairy farms. The average nutrient composition of slurry by percentage is dry matter 9%, nitrogen 0.44%, phosphorous 0.8 %, potassium 0.46 % and ash 5%.Item Women Empowerment in the Chicken Value Chain(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), 2024) Ndubi. J.M.; Alaru, P.A.O.; Nyambati, E.M.; Mungube, E.O.; Kipkemoi, D.M.Women empowerment in chicken production and marketing is essential for sustainable development. Women play significant roles in chicken farming, including raising chickens, collecting eggs, and managing sales. However, they often face challenges such as limited access to resources, training, and market opportunities. Empowering women in this sector involves providing access to education, technology, and financial resources. Training women in chicken production, management and marketing skills, has the potential to increase productivity, improve product quality, and expand market reach. These interventions have the overall effect of empowering women in enhancing their economic independence, fostering gender equality, improving food security and contributing to overall community development.
