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Reason for culling dairy cattle include;Poor healthPoor quality productsOld ageWild temperamentLow production
Reasons for hoof trimming in cattle include;Facilitate easy movementControl foot rot diseases
Physical conditions that favour dairy farming in Kenya include;Low temperatures of 150c -180c/ Cool conditions are ideal for survival of high quality exotic breeds which have low tolerance to high temperatures.High rainfall/annual rainfall of 1500-2000mm throughout the year ensuring availability of pasture all year round.Fertile volcanic soils that ensure constant growth of pasture and high quality nutritious grass.Permanent water source from rivers and lakes due to heavy and reliable rainfall.
Artificial raising of chicks up to end of breeding are as follows;Ensure brooder corner are roundedProvide enough brooding space according to numberClean and disinfect the brooderMaintain proper range of temperatureFirst week temperature should be 22-350CMaintain proper ventilation by adjusting the openingProvide dim lightProvide water adlipControl parasitesSick children should be culled.Keep proper recordsDe-beak 8-10 days before the end of brooding
Artificial causes of earth movements include;Explosion especially in quarrying sitesMovement by heavy machines such a railwaysReserviours especially in water dammed areas.