Poultry
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: Temperature management can make or break broiler production
Article supplied Temperature plays a vital role in broiler production. The broiler bird will not perform to its full genetic potential if it is not provided with the right temperature whether during brooding or in the older stage. The main objective in temperature management is to efficiently and economically[...]
Standard Bank urges support for South African poultry industry after bird flu recovery
By Nico Groenewald, Head Agri Business Last year the poultry sector faced unprecedented challenges after an outbreak of bird flu across the country, which forced many producers to scale down production temporarily and deal with the unfolding crisis. The impact on supply chains and consumers was heavily felt. However,[...]
Prolapse in laying birds, part 1: Causes of prolapse in layers
Prolapse in layers is a condition that occurs when a hen’s reproductive tract temporarily turns inside out to allow the hen to lay an egg, is unable to retract after the egg has been laid. Prolapsed vent, also known as prolapsed oviduct, pick-out, cloacal prolapse or blowout, is a[...]
Addressing the issues of prolapse in laying birds part 2: Prevention of prolapse in layers
by Barbara Mulonda Simbaya, Technical Advisor at Tiger Animal Feeds Prolapse in layers is a condition that occurs when a hen’s reproductive tract that had temporarily turned inside out to allow the hen lay an egg is unable to retract again after the egg has been laid. In the[...]