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The varied agro-ecological zones in the county influence livestock breeds reared by farmers. Cattle rearing (both dairy and beef) are the main livestock found in the County. Main cattle breeds include ayrshire, friesian, dairy crosses, zebu and sahiwals. Goat breeds in the county include Small East African goats, toggenburgs and alpine dairy goats. Main sheep breeds are hair and wool sheep. Poultry breeds are indigenous, broilers and layers.

Poteniialtarea for dairy fkrming is 94,123 hectares. The average dairy farm size is about 1.7 2ectares with average milk produftion per cow per day of 4 litres. Functionacslives.ock facilities include 188 dips, 6 m lk dispenscrs, 15 sale yards, 5 egg incubators, 15 slaughter slabs, 10 miln coolers and 1 milk processor.