Animal feed
Take care of your pigs, and they will take care of you
Happy and healthy pigs on Novatek feed. Optimum profitability on a pig farm starts by raising good quality gilts. After that, feeding a high-quality creep feed to the youngsters will ensure a healthy digestive system, and in turn, lead to optimal growth performance. Feed will be your biggest cost[...]
Layers perform best when they are fed Novatek Layer 95 feed
Optimal feed conversion means the difference between profit and loss in egg production. That is why laying hens should receive the best feed possible. Wise farmers use Novatek Layer 95 feed for their layer hens. One such farmer has been in the layer hen business for fourteen years and[...]
Trace minerals for cattle
By Wiehan Visagie Zambian calf producers have been faced with extremely volatile weather patterns over the past ten months, especially with the late rainfall in January. Thus, even if the calf price is good, success on a cattle farm is difficult to achieve at present. From a sustainable farming[...]
Tiger Animal Feeds – More than just feed for dairy farms Part 1
by Given Hamnungu, Tiger Feeds Livestock Technical Advisor Setting up a dairy farm Dairy farming is one of the most profitable farming enterprises, but it requires significant financial input, time, and planning. Before undertaking such a project, a farmer should set clear goals for the farm and understand why[...]
Sheep farming made easy Part 10: Good nutrition – the key to lambing success
Ewe lambs (source: flickr.com) Investing in proper nutrition for pregnant and lactating ewes saves both time and money in the long run. Ewes in good body condition prior to lambing have healthier lambs and fewer complications than underweight or overweight ewes. As 70% of foetal lamb growth occurs in[...]