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Functions of the Orkoiyot among the Nandi up to the 19th century include;Presided over religious functions like offering sacrifices.Advised the council of elders on matters of daily running of the communityHe was the overall political leader of the communityAdvised worriers and blessed them before going to the battle.Arbitrated on cases brought to him by clan council of elders.Foretold the future.Consulted when disaster like drought and diseases struck.Was chief medicine man of the community.
Advantages of artificial calf rearing in dairy cattle management are;Farmers is able to keep accurate milk yield recordsEasy to regulate the amount of milk taken by the calfCows produce milk even in the absence of the calfAllows for maintenance of high standards of hygiene during milkingHigh possibility of the farmer selling more milk thereby maximizing profits
Artificial causes of earth movements include;Explosion especially in quarrying sitesMovement by heavy machines such a railwaysReserviours especially in water dammed areas.
Characteristics of a good breeding stock are;Good quality productsGood mothering abilityGood temperamentAdapted to local conditions eg high disease resistance, drought resistanceProper body conformationFree from physical deformitiesHigher performer/yielderFertileProlificHealthyYoung