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 Kisumu cement industry expands with new factory PREMIUM Inside the three-acre farm creating jobs for families in Lamu PREMIUM Why court wants answers on Sh154bn JKIA deal but won’t stop project PREMIUM Regulatory gap blocks Hustler Fund pension billions 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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