Introduction
Animal health management deals with monitoring the health status of the animals on the farm. It is apparent that a healthy animal will be productive while unhealthy animal apart from not been productive becomes a liability as money would be spent for their treatment. Managing animal health involves the prevention, control and if possible eradication of animal diseases
A cow with respiratory distress
Herd of Orma boran
Medicated MUMB is a composite feed supplement made from molasses, urea and mineral premixes infused with a dewormer for the control of chronic worm infections especially in lactating cattle, calves, sheep and goats.
Feeds in the ASALs are of low quality and chronic worm infections are quite prevalent in these areas. MUMBs are a cheap alternative to commercial supplements and are a source of nitrogen and energy during drought.
MMUMB block
Goat licking MMUMB bloc
Biosecurity measures on the farm and along the indigenous chicken houses, including slaughter facilities, and those hatching own eggs, so as to improve productivity of indigenous chicken and reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases,
Foot and vehicle bath at the entry of a poultry unit