Pastoralists in Kajiado county are reducing the number of cattle they keep and rearing more goats and sheep, which better withstand drought and diseases. To avert more livestock losses, many farmers from Namanga and Loitokitok are now turning to sheep and goats. Sh500m boostStephen Sadara, a village elder from Namanga, said, “Goats are easy to sell in case of an emergency or need for money, unlike cattle. Dr Monica Maichomo, director of the Veterinary Research Institute, said sufficient investment in the multiple vaccine research would help improve on delivery. Animal health research in sub-Saharan Africa recently received a Sh500 million boost from the UK government through the International Livestock Research Institute.

Source: The Star February 26, 2018 20:37 UTC