1300 Litres a Day: An inspiring journey of a large-scale dairy farmer from Meru County

Join us at Kyms Dairy Farm in Meru County for an inspiring deep dive into large-scale dairy farming with Dr. Kahawa Gekunda Samuel, a veterinary doctor and successful dairy investor. Producing over 1,300 liters of milk daily, Dr. Samuel shares the technical secrets behind his farm's rapid growth from just a few cows to a herd of over 60 high-yielders in under two years. In this episode, we cover everything from feed formulation (yellow maize silage and super napier) to advanced calf rearing and disease control. Learn how to achieve high growth rates in heifers, manage heat detection, and optimize your farm for maximum financial returns (generating over Ksh 2M monthly). Whether you are a beginner or an established farmer, this video is packed with expert veterinary advice to help you scale your agribusiness. Key Topics Covered: ✓ Proper feeding strategies using yellow maize silage. ✓ The economics of dairy farming: Costs vs. Profits. ✓ Managing calf growth to inseminate heifers at 9 months. ✓ Disease control and biosecurity measures. ✓ Expert tips on drying off and steaming up cows. Video Chapters (Timestamps) Use these timestamps in your video description to help viewers navigate the content. 00:00 - Introduction to Kyms Dairy Farm in Meru 01:12 - Meet the Investor: Dr. Kahawa Gekunda Samuel 02:43 - Biosecurity: Why the Footbath is Critical 03:37 - Sourcing Cows: Why Local Adaptation Matters 04:18 - Dairy Breeds: Holstein, Friesian & Ayrshire 05:56 - Milk Production Stats: 1,300 Liters & Financial Returns 09:24 - Feeding Strategy: Yellow Maize Silage vs. Normal Maize 12:18 - Super Napier Grass & Hay Feeding Tips 16:29 - Mineral Supplements, Calcium & Phosphorus 18:55 - Breakdown of Milk Production Costs 20:54 - Heat Detection Signs & Artificial Insemination (AI) 22:36 - Drying Off Cows & Steaming Up Strategy 27:14 - Cow Housing: Sawdust Bedding vs. Mattresses 28:45 - Hand Milking vs. Machine Milking (preventing mastitis) 31:13 - Weaning Calves & Feeding for Rapid Growth 34:05 - Heifer Management: Inseminating at 9 Months 37:27 - Newborn Calf Management & Colostrum Feeding 40:00 - Navel Cord Management & Hernia Surgery 42:15 - Bull Management & Dehorning 44:48 - Feeding Different Age Groups 46:39 - Farm Hygiene & Disease Control 53:25 - Ivy the Heifer: Achieving Fast Growth Rates 59:49 - Future Vision: Expanding to 5 Tons of Milk 1:02:47 - Advice to the Government on Feeds & Milk Prices 1:05:53 - Conclusion & Final Remarks 🔔 Subscribe for more agribusiness insights:    / @dairyversetv   👋 Connect With Us WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254743699774 Facebook:   / dairyverse     TikTok: https://x.com/dairyverseke Instagram:   / dairyverseke     Don’t forget to Subscribe and hit the Bell 🔔 to see our next farm visit! #DairyFarming #MeruCounty #AgribusinessKenya #MilkProduction #SmartFarming #VetAdvice #KimsDairyFarm #SilageMaking #FriesianCows