Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre (KAGRC) Managing Director paid a visit to the County Offices on Monday, July 18, 2022.
The visit was as a follow up to Governor Alex Tolgos visit to the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre (KAGRC) towards sustaining the Flagship Artificial Insemination Program within the County.
During the visit, the MD delivered 20 Artificial Insemination (AI) containers to the county’s department of Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives.
The MD appreciated Elgeyo Marakwet for the investment in the Livestock Breeding Program that has seen over 23,000 cows getting Inseminated.
Elgeyo Marakwet County recently entered into a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KAGRC in order to sustain the supply of high performing – environmentally matching genetics producing upto 50 litres of milk per day.
Founded in the year 1946, KAGRC has rich animal genetic potential with Purebred bulls.
Further the MD conveyed the plans to train 8 AI Officers in Goat AI and Embryo Transfer in order to facilitate access to excellent genetics.
The training in Embryo transfer will each cost Ksh500,000.
On his part, County Secretary Mr Chemutut who received the guests appreciated the assistance and implored more partnerships in the Livestock sector in order to push the County’s Average Milk Production from the current 6.7litres to 10 litres.
He Further thanked the MD for the donation of Magic 50 (Girolando) and Sahiwal Semen to the County to serve the Sahiwal farmers along the Kerio Valley now specialising on Sahiwal Breeding.
Present during the meeting was the Livestock County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Dr Kiyeng, Chief Oficer Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives De Benson Kibore, Ag Director Livestock Production Rachael Kolomy, Sub County Veterinary Officers and Staff from the Livestock Department.
