Poultry
Poultry 101: Keep your chickens healthy and well fed
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has made it their mission to improve lives through the sustainable production of poultry, and empowering farmers in developing regions. They achieve this through various training programmes and resource distribution. In the first part of this series, we discussed what you will need to[...]
WPF releases free training on feeding chickens
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released free training materials to help poultry farmers ensure their chickens are properly fed and watered. The training module is part of a series released by WPF to help Africa’s small-scale poultry farmers improve their farming methods and incomes. Available for free in[...]
Unlocking the mystery of feed refusal in poultry production
Article supplied In the intricate world of poultry farming, feed refusal can be a perplexing and frustrating challenge for producers. Despite meticulous care and management, poultry sometimes exhibit a reluctance to consume their feed, leading to reduced growth rates, lower egg production, and increased susceptibility to disease. Understanding the[...]
Namibia lifts ban on poultry imports from South Africa
The Namibian chicken industry is rejoicing following the government’s decision to lift a one-year prohibition on importing chickens from neighbouring South Africa. This decision, which has been well received by the Poultry Producers’ Association of Namibia (PPA), provides much-needed relief and lays the groundwork for a more stable poultry[...]
Tiger Animal Feeds: Spot the difference, check your eggs
by Rowena Blanco, Animal Nutritionist, Tiger Animal Feeds Have you ever bought a tray of eggs or cracked a few eggs and noticed something strange either outside or inside the egg? Commercial egg production, whether on a large scale or small scale, will often result in some odd looking[...]