STEPS TAKEN BY THE KENYAN GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIVESTOCK IN THE AREAS PRACTISING NOMADIC PASTORALISM
Nomadic pastoralism is the extensive grazing of livestock on natural pasture involving constant and seasonal migration of the nomads/pastoralists and their livestock in search of water and pasture; a process referred to as transhumance
Steps taken by Kenyan Government to Improve the Quality of Livestock in the areas practicing Nomadic Pastoralism
Establishing demonstration ranches to sensitize pastoralists on better methods of animal husbandry.
Cattle dips have been constructed to control pests.
The government is encouraging group ranching to enable the pastoralists to view livestock keeping as a commercial undertaking.
Boreholes have been sunk and dams constructed in the practicing areas to provide water for livestock.
Introduction of drought resistant nutritious grass.
Encouraging cross breeding of indigenous breed with hybrid breeds to improve the quality of livestock.
Improvement of transport system in the areas to facilitate transportation to the markets.
Establishment of Kenya Meat Commission to guarantee market for livestock.
Establishment of Anti Stock theft police to curb cattle raids.
Educating the pastoralists on land carrying capacity so that they control the number of livestock.
Research centers have been established for pest and disease control.
Provision of veterinary and extension services
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