Animal feed
AGI provides solutions from farm to feed factory
AGI is well known for their grain handling facilities on farms and at silos, but they have proven in Mauritius that they also have the solutions for the bulk handling of material at feed factories. Livestock Feed Limited (LFL) headquartered in Pailles, Mauritius, is a leader in animal feed[...]
Sheep farming made easy Part 9: Flock nutritional requirements
As with people, sheep do not require specific feeds. They require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water. Many different feedstuffs can meet their nutritional requirements. Roughage is always needed. Energy Energy makes up the largest portion of the diet and is usually the most limiting nutrient in sheep[...]
Mix your own high-quality animal feeds with Feedtek Specialist Concentrates
Compiled by: Alheit du Toit and Ronél Joubert, Feedtek (Pr.Sci.Nat.) The main purpose of any livestock farming operation is the profitable production of marketable products. Feed costs can comprise up to 75% of the operating costs of an intensive livestock farm and have a direct effect on profitability. It[...]
Tiger Animal Feeds: Your partner in the poultry business – Part 1
by Given Hamanungu, Livestock Technical Advisor Tiger Feeds has been operating in Zambia since 1996, providing livestock feed products, dog food and livestock technical services to the country for more than twenty years. They also supply a full range of technical services to their customers, including advice on nutrition,[...]
Quack open new poultry horizons: Duck farming can be a lucrative business
by Given Hamanungu, Tiger Animal Feeds Duck farming is generally not considered a mainstream farming business in Zambia, but it offers ample opportunities for a decent stream of income. Duck meat is a sought-after product fetching higher prices than chicken. As with any farming enterprise, potential duck farmers need[...]