Animal feed
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[...]
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[...]