Managing livestock during high rainfall seasons
Update: 2025-12-08
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In this episode, we unpack how farmers can keep their cattle, goats, and sheep healthy and productive during periods of heavy rainfall and intense storms. Livestock technical advisor at RMIS, Ernest Makua, breaks down the real risks wet seasons bring, from waterlogged pastures and hoof diseases to lightning hazards. He offers practical, affordable strategies to protect ruminants on the ground.
Learn how to manage grazing under saturated conditions, strengthen animal health programmes, improve shelter and drainage, maintain safe water sources, and plan for sudden weather changes. Whether you're a smallholder or managing a large herd, this conversation equips you with the tools to safeguard your livestock through the rainy season.
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