GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

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 Me...

  beef farming is rearing cattle for meat and their related products the following are Steps taken by government of Kenya to improve beef farming Decontrolling the price of meat products. Funding research in Animal pest and Disease control. Introduction of pedigree/exotic cattle and encouraging cross breeding with local breeds to improve their quality. Introduction of drought resistant high quality grass. Educating beef farmers on modern methods through trade fairs, tours and seminars. Investigating the prevailing market situations and make appropriate recommendations. Creating ranching schemes in arid and semi-arid lands. Encouraging setting up of group ranches.  RELATED POSTS IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE     7 CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUATORIAL CLIMATE    7 ADVANTAGES OF WETLANDS     7 FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS WASTING    5 CONDITIONS FOR EXISTENCE OF CORAL REEFS    3 TYPES OF WEATHERING AND THEIR PROCESSES    6...