Caption for the landscape image: Here are the best goat breeds for meat in Kenya Saturday, November 02, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Galla Goats at a livestock fair. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Joseph Mugachia Columnist Summary Article Related What you need to know: The main issue with the local breeds – except the Galla goat – is that they grow slowly and have low adult carcass weight.The real origin of Savannah goat is is not very clear but is generally attributed to a ranch in South Africa in 1957. Two weeks ago, my article was about dairy breeds of goats suitable for rearing in Kenya. It raised many enquiries on meat breeds recommended for rearing. Today’s article responds to the questions. PREMIUM High performing dairy goats: What you need to know Those who wish to keep goats for milk there are four main dairy goat breeds suitable for Kenya. PREMIUM How to avoid breeding males with faulty testicles Goats with small bodies, long horns and goatees... are the product of inbreeding. Recommended for you PREMIUM Muranga's Kiganda becomes Africa’s first certified coffee estate PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely PREMIUM How agroecology is transforming farming in drylands PREMIUM Makueni teacher couple invests in dryland milk production Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM High performing dairy goats: What you need to know Those who wish to keep goats for milk there are four main dairy goat breeds suitable for Kenya.
PREMIUM How to avoid breeding males with faulty testicles Goats with small bodies, long horns and goatees... are the product of inbreeding.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
