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By  Dr Joseph Mugachia

There has been a lot of debate recently on the welfare of livestock reared under what is termed as factory farming. This is a system of rearing livestock such as poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep and goats using highly

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department has safety tips for the families who will be outdoors, participating in activities, and traveling this holiday weekend. From food safety at the barbecue to dealing with pesky mosquitos, here are a few pr

Garry Meier’s podcast is now in its seventh season, and it’s fair to say it has found an audience. According to the podcast, monitoring/rating service, Listen Notes, the Garry Meier show is in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide.

So what does he talk about on the show?

“I’m

A roundup of new electric, mobile and/or automated machines currently available to producers and a look at how much the demand for this equipment is growing.

Every year, more new electric and automated farm machinery come onto the market, and that should not be a surprise. Farmers are ve

Most people aren't excited about the possibility of surgery, but it is sometimes necessary. Educating yourself about your procedure can make the process less stressful for you and your family.

The term "colorectal" is a combination of two words: colon and rectum. This term often refers t

There are free rewards in store for Verizon customers.

Pokémon Go has a lot going for it in September and beyond. For the next three months, Trainers who use Verizon will have an additional event to add to their to-do list, among all the others.

For this research, players will h

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Business is booming for fishermen and traders along Lake Victoria in Kisumu who have found an alternative source of income from selling tiny, bright red critters known locally as ochong’a.

Ochong’a, or freshwater shrimp are part of the larger group of crustaceans w

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Friday said all aggressive incidents stemming from a protest against a private power company that operates the island’s transmission and distribution system will be investigated.

The announcement comes after media organizations