
14/02/2025
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The Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is taking a bold step in transforming the countryโs dairy and meat production through the introduction of Artificial Insemination (AI) technology for goats.
In an effort to boost productivity and enhance food security, KAGRC is working closely with farmers to implement selective breeding techniques that will improve the quality and quantity of milk and meat production in the country.
Speaking during an open day event with goat dairy farmers at the Kutus Ahiti Domba centre, Kirinyaga County, KAGRC Managing Director Benadette Misoi emphasised the importance of AI in modern farming, describing it as a groundbreaking technology that will help farmers maximize their yields.
Was The event, which attracted a large number of farmers, provided a platform for interaction, knowledge-sharing, and preparation for the official commissioning of a new breeding centre in the next two months.
โToday is a great day for us as we engage with goat dairy farmers, a key segment of livestock farming. AI in goats is a new technology that we are trying to introduce to farmers, with the main objective of increasing productivity. Through selective breeding, we are producing the best semen from our top breeds to ensure higher milk production and better quality meat,โ said Misoi.
She explained that KAGRC has a variety of male breeds at its stations, which are used to produce high-quality semen for artificial insemination.
The focus is on both dairy and meat breeds, ensuring that farmers have access to superior genetic material that will enhance their herds.
Misoi expressed her delight at the large turnout of farmers, noting that the interaction was vital in equipping them with essential information about the new technology.