Ivy Watitwa, Author at Cherehani Labs

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Climate change, characterized by long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, poses significant threats to animal health and welfare. This phenomenon not only affects disease patterns, making outbreaks harder to control, but also jeopardizes livelihoods dependent on animals (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC], 2022). The complex interplay between climate change and animal health manifests […]

The Success Factors Behind Women-Led Small-Scale Dairy Farms

November 14, 2024

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In most rural farms, women who stay at home play a critical role in managing dairy activities, especially in areas where zero grazing is practiced. Their involvement spans a wide range of responsibilities that contribute significantly to the success and sustainability of dairy farming. Women often oversee the daily care of dairy cattle, ensuring that […]

Farmer Health Lab Technology

Livestock as ‘Savings’ & Why Labs Matter

November 14, 2024

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For under-banked farmers in rural Kenya, livestock functions as an accessible form of a “savings account.” This is particularly relevant given the disparities in financial inclusion between urban and rural areas. According to the 2021 FinAccess Household Survey, 92% of urban dwellers have access to formal financial services, compared to only 79.2% of the rural […]

Protecting Animal Health in a Changing Climate: Cherehani Labs’ Innovative Solutions

The Success Factors Behind Women-Led Small-Scale Dairy Farms

Livestock as ‘Savings’ & Why Labs Matter

Protecting Animal Health in a Changing Climate: Cherehani Labs’ Innovative Solutions

Inside The Lab

Benefits of Crossbreeds

Increased Milk Production And Income: A Success Story

Author: Ivy Watitwa

Protecting Animal Health in a Changing Climate: Cherehani Labs’ Innovative Solutions

Inside The Lab

Benefits of Crossbreeds

Increased Milk Production And Income: A Success Story