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Early chick mortality part 3: MANAGEMENT OF DISEASE OUTBREAKS
Early chick mortality can have a significant impact on the profitability and long-term success of any poultry enterprise. While good nutrition, proper brooding and effective biosecurity help reduce losses, disease outbreaks can still occur and spread rapidly among young chicks if not managed correctly. In this third instalment of[...]
Best practices for freeze branding with Dry Ice
Freeze branding is a trusted livestock identification method that delivers permanent, highly visible results on livestock while causing minimal damage to the animal’s hide. However, achieving consistent results requires more than the right equipment; it also depends on following industry best practices, prioritising animal welfare and maintaining a safe[...]
Feedtek is the perfect nutrition solution for your livestock
Healthy, productive livestock starts with the right nutrition. Feedtek provides a complete range of premium feed additives, premixes and concentrates, supported by expert technical advice to help farmers formulate balanced, high-performance feeds. Providing livestock with the right feed is one of the most important investments a farmer can make.[...]
Less soil on the tyre. Healthier soil in the field.
In South African commercial agriculture, operational efficiency is directly tied to profitability. Every tractor pass across a paddock comes with a clear financial cost: fuel, operator hours and mechanical wear and tear; alongside a hidden agronomic cost: soil compaction. For years, producers have relied on repetitive chemical applications to[...]
Transition successfully from winter to summer
As the seasons change and the first summer rains bring new pasture growth, livestock producers often look forward to improved grazing conditions. However, the transition from winter grazing to lush summer grazing is a critical management period that can significantly influence animal health, production and profitability. During the winter,[...]