Dairy Cattle management, Principles of nutrition, Feed resources and Feed conservation for Kenya systems
Introduction
In the east and central Africa region, Kenya ranks high as a livestock producing country with a variety of ruminant genetic resources. The distribution of livestock in Kenya, is highly correlated to both agro-ecological viability and human population density. In the more arable areas characterized by high rainfall, cooler ambient temperatures and intensive agriculture, exotic breeds (Friesian, Ayrshire, Guernsey and Jersey) and their crosses, sheep (Merino), goats (Toggenburg, Saanen, Alpine, Mohair), pigs (Large white) and wide range of exotic poultry breeds are the most dominant. However, in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) characterized by harsh climatic conditions, indigenous cattle breeds (Zebu, Boran, Sahiwal), sheep (Red Maasai, Dorper, Black-headed Persian), goats (Small east African, Galla) and camel breeds are the most dominant.
Sahiwal dual purpose breed for drylands and extensive systems
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