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Grow Moringa for Food and Fodder

June 1, 2004

An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is moringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender leaves and flowers too. The leaves also make excellent livestock feed. Best of all, this useful tree grows quickly and…

The Many Uses of the Moringa Tree

June 1, 2004

Host 1 (Intro):   We’ve talked before on this program about multi-purpose trees – trees that have many uses and benefits for farmers. Today we’re going to feature one tree in particular that is more and more popular among African farmers. Host 2:   Actually, this tree is grown in countries throughout the world, and…

Protect your Livestock in Times of Emergency

July 1, 2002

Characters Program Host Neddy : Animal Health Worker. Young man, enthusiastic and energetic. Uncle Chekwa : Farmer. Neddy’s uncle. Host : Neddy, a local Animal Health Worker is making his rounds, several days after serious flooding affected the farm communities that he serves. One of the first farmers he meets in his travels, is his…

The Adventures of Neddy the ParaVet: Fodder Trees Provide Nutritious Livestock Feed all Year

April 1, 2002

Characters Neddy: Animal Health Worker. Young man, enthusiastic and energetic. Uncle Chekwa: Farmer. Neddy’s uncle. Host Neddy : I’m Nedd and I’m a farmer. But I’m also an Animal Health Worker. I was chosen by the other people in my village to take a training course about livestock health. I learned about the most common animal diseases in…

Keep Livestock Clean and Comfortable

April 1, 2002

Characters Narrator Farmer Jalal:  Farmer Farmer Gladys:  Farmer Jalal’s neighbour Clarisse the Cow Peter the Pig Chicken Dearie Rashid the Rooster George the Goat INTRODUCE THEME MUSIC Scene I Narrator: How healthy is your livestock? Do your animals ever seem aggressive or overly excited? Do they produce plenty of milk or eggs? Animals need to feel…

The Adventures of Neddy the Paravet: The Value of Indigenous Veterinary Practices

April 1, 2002

Characters Neddy -Animal Health Worker. Young man, enthusiastic and energetic. Uncle Chekwa -Farmer. Neddy’s uncle. Scene 1 Uncle Chekwa: (surprised) Nedd! This is a surprise! I didn’t expect to see you here today. Neddy: Hello Uncle! Uncle Chekwa : You know, it’s good to see you. There’s something I’d like to discuss. I’ve been worried about my chickens. They’re sick…

A Mystery at the Dairy: The Importance of Proper Sanitation when Working with Animals

April 1, 2002

Characters Vicky Eddy Farmer Sam Announcer Scene I Vicky -Hey Eddy, what’s the matter? You seem a little upset. Eddy -Yes, I just came from the dairy and Dorotea the cow is sick. Vicky -Oh, poor Dorotea. What does she have? Eddy: She has mastitis. I am very worried. Vicky: I can see that. Do they know why she got…

Animals Diseases can Affect People

April 1, 2002

Participants Host Guest 1 Guest 2 Host: If you’re feeling sick and wondering why, perhaps you should consider the animals around you. I have two guests here today who tell me that there are more than 200 diseases that can be passed from animals to humans! Good morning, _________(Guest 1) and ________(Guest 2). Guest 1 : Good…

Practise Pen and Pasture Rotation to Reduce Parasites in Livestock

April 1, 2002

Characters Program Host Mr. Chui: Farmer Mrs. Kawa: Veterinarian SOUND EFFECTS: COW MOOING. SHED DOOR OPENS. SOUND OF STEPS ON STRAW Mr. Chui : (speaking to his cow) Now then, Mama Ngombe, how are you feeling today? (The cow moos.) Po, po, po, po, po … you are still looking ill. And smelling ill, too. Who do you think…

The Role of Native Breeds in Maintaining Livestock Health: Story Ideas for the Radio

April 1, 2002

Exotic chickens not adapted to local conditions Story:The chickens in a local village are low producers, but they provide enough eggs to meet the needs of villagers. When a veterinarian comes to visit the village, he says the native chickens are poor producers because they are sickly. He recommends that the native chickens be replaced…