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Learn about animal health and diseases, feeding and nutrition, housing, breeding, farm management and livestock agribusiness</description><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Newton Adera)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>8</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><language>en-us</language><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><copyright>We know you love our trainings on everything regarding animals and pets.However copying our work will be taken seriously should we discover.Take note of that please! </copyright><itunes:keywords>Animal,tech,livestock,farming,Animal,breedings,pets,care,pets,health,Animal,health,Animal,Reproduction</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>We trains Dairy farmers,pet breeders,livestock farmers.Animal lovers on many ways they should go their work in Animals industry.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Be The Animal Farmer</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Training"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management &amp; Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Technology"><itunes:category text="Podcasting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health"><itunes:category text="Self-Help"/></itunes:category><itunes:author>Newton Adera</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:email>aderanewton@gmail.com</itunes:email><itunes:name>Newton Adera</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-1838831758206097461</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:27:19 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-10-14T17:05:28.906+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Drought-Tolerant Fodder Crops</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">eucaena for Livestock</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">FeedFodder Trees for Livestock</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Leucaena CultivationL</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Protein-Rich Livestock Feed</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Sustainable Livestock Farming</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tropical Fodder Crops</category><title>Leucaena (Lukena/Lucena): A Practical Guide for Livestock Farmers</title><atom:summary type="text">
  
    
  
Leucaena is a protein-rich fodder tree that can supplement livestock diets when properly managed and fed in appropriate amounts&amp;nbsp;Guide for Livestock FarmersLeucaena, also called lukena or lucena, is a tropical legume tree grown for its protein-rich leaves and young shoots. It is an excellent supplement for cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, pigs, and poultry, especially during dry </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2026/10/leucaena-lukenalucena-practical-guide.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg47stGTp_1stLMsqOlCthZsBXuFcpn2Czpk64MkGt785Jskp9mC8eHQIHdrfR6mSdaxDQuRwdHMjDs7Qeq7rkte3uYKBg2lvHDKsNPnQUT2G150lO1U90IOSS4EzS3-ph_UAp_ifyuRaMzVdiPVxolbNHa8e-XfROSzR1aWjFfuyUQIHvfBaVnoCOCsZ4=s72-w267-h400-c" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-4227853939259382720</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:23:45 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-10-14T16:50:05.313+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Animal Nutrition</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy Cattle Feeding</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Drought-Resista</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Fodder Crops</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Forage Production</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Hay Making</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">How to Cultivate Lucerne</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Livestock Feeds</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Lucerne Farming</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Lucerne Production</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Pasture Management</category><title>How To Cultivate Lucerne-A Fodder Crop For Livestoc</title><atom:summary type="text">
  
    
  
Lucerne is a protein-rich fodder crop that can provide nutritious forage for dairy cattle and other livestock when properly cultivated and harvested.lucerne (also called alfalfa),is  a useful fodder plant grown to feed livestock such as cows, goats, and rabbits.&amp;nbsp;Lucerne is a deep-rooted legume that improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, but it needs well-drained soil and </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2026/10/how-to-cultivate-lucerne-fodder-crop.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh44C0OjOARomtHKuzfbC8gN_aH8Xad5L9IT_aDqGAa6d5cyilgtTItykKmpDItbAEoEhceftxAd61uBd3Kpb4gZaHfCKuevpc5tRx-q--WsIlMW0FnVbVc_qxmSaAmK9PP4iVfdZ2aykBUoeU0r5kRTocuqzkVQU8rQMFLhHaKUnKMORfqFfBNDl1xX6w=s72-w267-h400-c" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-5160143775045665676</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:39:03 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-10-14T17:01:26.601+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Animal feeds</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy and Horse feeds.</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Hay</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Hay making</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Simple method of making Hay</category><title>A Simple Method of Making Hay for Smallholder Dairy Farmers</title><atom:summary type="text">A Simple Method of Making Hay for Smallholder Dairy Farmers

  
    
  
By Newton Adera
Making hay is one of the practical technologies used for conserving livestock feed. It helps farmers preserve forage for periods when fresh feed is scarce and contributes to a more reliable supply of feed throughout the year.
For smallholder dairy farmers in tropical regions, maintaining an adequate quantity </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-simple-method-of-making-hay-for.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFSkmZ5RqONETgmRoXhZXYR9NuetOlgE9rgVkqjT0Oy32t2zjaRpSIfkLVavqzB58zwr5t_yACrAziN1phq9ETXXu28y2DJvxSdMhdeBFyypnbikESGYVWF0L8XZkjd1BoqigoeN7Ct4osgRFv_dnXMlcav6_GhAGsRrDG3HX0qqZ8lsMXE_itYYcGZp4=s72-c" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-4470174479613632263</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:26:05 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-10-10T16:35:17.865+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Animal feeds</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Boma Rhodes Grass</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy and Horse feeds.</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy Farming</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Feed Conservation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Fodder Production</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Hay making</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Kenya</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Livestock Feeds</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Smallholder Dairy Farming</category><title>A Simple Method of Making Hay for Smallholder Dairy Farmers</title><atom:summary type="text">A Simple Method of Making Hay for Smallholder Dairy Farmers
Featured imageHay making is a practical way for smallholder dairy farmers to conserve forage for periods of feed shortage.By Newton Adera
Making hay is one of the practical technologies used for conserving livestock feed. It helps farmers preserve forage for periods when fresh feed is scarce and contributes to a more reliable supply of </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-simple-method-of-making-hay.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECblNyFBVe3XTavp1Uyqf7MtOwMiY60WPKPBMxhzfg5rh7Mt6tZhyphenhyphenxTa_t-BWcbiES3j5Ba4KONhqbwRDTgi6M_VL1z40Z1Ab2x9RRsvNFiAl6J7ywzXF4JUT_3BjP2xujdq1DYU1pt-Wt8uLWkx881a09lTbkRs3BFsIt-LqiA13bUe-a8fjHd8AEMg/s72-w400-h365-c/1000007347.png" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-8169354195566648124</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:01:58 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-09-19T12:35:46.908+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Babesia bigemina</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Babesiosis</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Blue ticks</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Cattle diseases</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Cattle health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Cattle treat</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy cows</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Livestock farming</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Redwater disease</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rhipicephalus decoloratus</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tick-borne diseases</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Veterinary care</category><title>Babesia (Babesiosis)</title><atom:summary type="text">Babesiosis in Cattle: Understanding Babesia and “Redwater Disease”By Newton AderaLast Saturday, while observing the cattle on our ranch, I noticed an older cow that appeared unusually weak and did not respond normally to my usual observations. I quickly reported the matter so that the animal could be assessed.
  
    
  
This experience reminded me how important it is for livestock farmers to </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2014/09/babesia-babesiosis.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhQy5Gpnr4p-7NlkMmHM1FTZcAg4AG9LhPnZcNZsYTXwyRQ-GLYzx1_H-WbRZo5B4O1thrpBlpwctAlTwLdbI2KJsDF4CBc7lTKklGKi20yC9AomqhohQPKG3hOeGCiTbQ0IaW-6aMwI/s72-w303-h400-c/Effects%252520of%252520blue%252520tick%252520on%252520cattle.jpg" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-1656733034526128909</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:58:06 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-10-14T17:01:04.452+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy Cow Housing</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy Cows</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy Farming</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Farm Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Farm Management</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Livestock Housing</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Zero Grazing</category><title> Learn How To Construct A Dairy Zero-Grazing Unit</title><atom:summary type="text">How to Construct a Dairy Zero-Grazing Unit: A Practical GuideZero-grazing isn't just about space-saving — it's about giving your dairy cows a stress-free, productive home
  
    
  
By Newton Adera
Originally published: September 27, 2014
Updated and revised: 2026
Introduction
A well-designed dairy zero-grazing unit is more than just a shelter for cattle. It should provide a clean, comfortable </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2026/09/learn-how-to-construct-dairy-zero.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyVmKaVcvWxwlBjS4sJFXycellHAyatrvmDKjODoxcHSG5t9PtQVncNIIAydicxlz5CCiQPRN2-j7GvGuLAMyt2_XOxGlunleF9cTvYVXQGVDzWV4BaGfq-gRp9oXfnW47yMGBxkwp_9dzzTxtSVJl-0VsGZ0Q62zYmD23ZvX06avLImTJR2jWRTXBi7c=s72-w400-h267-c" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-4902143391011291905</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:13:34 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-10-14T17:01:59.280+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Cattle Feeding</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy cow Health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dairy Farming</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Livestock management</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Milk production</category><title> 10 Tips for Healthy Dairy Cows and Better Milk Production</title><atom:summary type="text">&#128004; Tips for Healthy Dairy Cows and Better Milk Production
  
    
  
Choose healthy breeding bullsSelect bulls with good body condition, sound legs and feet, good fertility, and desirable milk-producing genetics.&amp;nbsp;Avoid breeding from animals with known hereditary problems.Select your cows carefullyKeep replacement heifers from healthy cows with good milk production, good fertility, easy </atom:summary><link>http://theanimalfarmer.blogspot.com/2026/09/10-tips-for-healthy-dairy-cows-and.html</link><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" height="72" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8sthywaAQVe7BUEo3exzmKE8oMtx092izW3JrkCSWkNdI8Kf2kBs1eBECWIB5ZCPXnmDKREh6IwlHplvjvhLIN2A3OaN3Qu8pVBh2GCNNiwLaEsmnlmPatWciUFpUw_7XfrAQeuXIt4_A4-N57jzpkFvW_6da4h1Y07sMZ4BMIXSmi0OS4qaU798j2wo=s72-w267-h400-c" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><author>aderanewton@gmail.com (Newton Adera)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480485353502529652.post-5466586539982456689</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:41:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2016-05-19T19:56:36.298+03:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Feed block making</category><title>Learn How To Make Medicated Feed Block For Animals</title><atom:summary type="text">
Medicated feed blocks are high energy feed and mineral supplement blocks containing Anthelmintic or dewormer.They are made from cheap,readily available and easily sourced materials.

Advantages to the farmer opting for Medicated Feed Blocks;

• 1#&amp;nbsp; Medicated feed blocks are a rich source of additional&amp;nbsp; nitrogen,minerals and energy to the animals.
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