Livestock diseases related to ticks will soon be a thing of the past in Uasin Gishu following plans by the County to unveil over 25 new cattle dips.
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii further says the initiative is aimed at enhancing milk production amongst dairy farmers.
Speaking during the opening of two cattle dips in Kaptagat ward on Saturday, Governor Bii also said they are working on ensuring all cattle dips that are not in good conditions are rehabilitated.
Uasin Gishu currently has over 400 cattle dips.
“Our plan is to ensure we address infections that come from ticks and also enhance milk production,” the county boss said.
The two cattle dips that the Governor commissioned were Ngatit and Kapitoi, all in Kaptagat ward, Ainabkoi sub-County.
Meanwhile, the Governor called on farmers to join Cooperatives so that they can easily access farm inputs such as subsidized fertilizer that the National Government plans to distribute ahead of planting season.
Government is currently registering farmers and Bii wants locals to ensure they participate in the exercise that has been extended for a further two weeks.
Agriculture County Executive Committee Member Edward Sawe shared similar sentiments saying the overage milk production of a farmer in Uasin Gishu is 4.6 litres per cow, but he hopes with dips in place, it will help double the production to 10 litres per day for each cow.
Tembelio Ward MCA Kapkea, Acting Chief officer for Livestock Dr. Philip Biama, Acting Ainabkoi Sub County administrator, Trusela Cheptarus among other county officials were present.
