CESAAM to Offer Short Course on Feed Formulation for Livestock Farmers Across Kenya
Empowering Farmers with Practical Skills for Improved Livestock Nutrition and Productivity

The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM) at Egerton University is pleased to announce a short training course on Feed Formulation, scheduled to take place from 14th to 18th July 2025. The training will be hosted at the university’s Njoro campus and is specially designed for livestock farmers across various counties in Kenya who are keen to enhance their skills in animal nutrition and sustainable feed management.

Why Feed Formulation?

As livestock farming continues to be a critical component of Kenya’s agricultural sector, feed remains the most significant cost in animal production. Proper feed formulation ensures that livestock receive balanced diets that meet their nutritional needs for growth, reproduction, and productivity. This training aims to equip farmers with hands-on knowledge and techniques to formulate cost-effective, nutritious, and locally available feeds, reducing dependence on commercial feeds and improving farm profitability.

What to Expect

Participants in this comprehensive 5-day course will benefit from:

• Fundamentals of animal nutrition and feed composition.

• Practical sessions on using feed formulation software.

• Techniques for utilizing locally available raw materials.

• Strategies for cost reduction and feed quality control.

• Case studies from successful livestock farmers and agribusiness experts.

The training will be delivered by seasoned experts from Egerton University’s Faculty of Agriculture, along with guest facilitators from the livestock industry and research institutions.

Who Should Attend?

This training is tailored for:

• Smallholder and large-scale livestock farmers

• Youth and women in agribusiness

• Animal health practitioners

• Feed processors and agripreneurs

How to Apply

Interested farmers and stakeholders are encouraged to apply early as limited slots are available. Details on registration and participation fees will be communicated through the CESAAM website and official social media channels.

Join the Movement Towards Smarter Farming

At CESAAM, we believe that empowering farmers with the right knowledge is key to transforming agricultural productivity. This Feed Formulation training is part of our broader mission to promote sustainable, science-based agricultural practices in Kenya and the wider East African region.

For inquiries, please contact:
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🌐 www.cesaam.egerton.ac.ke

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Jactone Arogo Ogejo, P.E.
Associate Professor
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Research areas: Animal manure and other organic bioresidues management and utilization; characterization and mitigation of aerial pollutants from sources in animal feeding operations

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Prof. Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco is an Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology at the University of Gastronomic Sciences and convenor of the undergraduate program in Gastronomic Sciences and Cultures. Michele holds a Bachelor of Arts in History (2005) and a Master of Arts in Italian Language and Culture (2007) from the University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy. Thereafter he continued with his education in Poland, USA, and UK. 

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