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September 24, 2026
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Feedlot farming: The new cashcow for Kenya's beef industry operators

Feedlot farming: The new cashcow for Kenya's beef industry operators

In a feedlot, livestock gain weight faster, there is better control of feeding and animal health, more predictable finishing weights and improved meat quality and market value...

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Feedlot farming is emerging as a lucrative venture in Kenya's beef industry, offering operators a way to rapidly increase livestock weight and improve meat quality.

  • Ranch Experts and Gatiko Feedlots are leading this trend in Laikipia County.
  • Feedlot animals can gain 1.2kg to 1.5kg daily.
  • Technology, like the Flockr digital platform, is being used to manage livestock and connect buyers and sellers, although cultural resistance to online trading is being overcome.

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