Poultry
Tiger animal feeds: Ascites – a silent killer
by Barbara M Simbaya Ascites, commonly known as ‘water belly’, is a condition that affects young, fast-growing broilers. Several agents may cause this condition but lack of oxygen or build-up of carbon monoxide and other waste gases in the brooder is the most prominent. Exposure to poor quality air[...]
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[...]
Namibia’s poultry sector preparing for bird flu
The Namibian poultry industry is taking proactive steps to contain an outbreak of bird flu should the deadly disease spill over from South Africa. In the light of South Africa’s pilot vaccination programme for broiler breeders against bird flu (Avian Influenza), Namibia’s Poultry Producers Association (PPA) is looking at[...]
Namibian News: Poultry farmers should flock together
If organised, poultry farmers, whether for meat or eggs, has the potential to yield numerous positive benefits. With the support of all industry players, including farmers, regulators, and associations, such initiatives could help poultry farmers to achieve self-reliance, thereby growing the sector and unlock markets. According to the Namibian[...]
Nutrient-rich Moringa tree has potential to transform poultry farming and consumer health
As the global conversation around sustainable farming and healthier food options grows louder, Moringa oleifera – a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree native to tropical and subtropical regions in India and Africa – is emerg¬ing as a promising solution that could help address both these critical issues. Often referred to as[...]