Poultry
How to prevent coccidiosis on your broiler farm?
In our previous article, we discussed the main species of coccidia affecting broilers, their effect on productivity and health, as well as the basis of prevention. In this article we will analyse prevention in more detail, focusing on the utilisation of coccidiostat products. Factors determining the occurrence of coccidiosis[...]
A guideline to broiler production: Part 1- Preparing for and receiving chicks
Broiler production is the raising of birds for the purpose of producing meat for food. These chickens are specifically bred for meat production, and they have different body frames and nutritional requirements than other breeds, for example, layers. Because of their body type, they grow extremely fast and reach[...]
Zimbabwe: Poultry farmers struggle to control disease & loss
by Marko Phiri In a home-made coop pieced together from corrugated iron, asbestos, wire mesh and bricks in one of Bulawayo's low-density suburbs, known for once thriving white-owned farming plots, Gilbert Mashava breeds up to three hundred broiler chickens. The business has had its own ups and downs, and[...]
Zambian Pig Genetics: TN70 sows will push profits
New and enhanced genetics is like a fresh breeze for every farmer and we salute the scientists who went through painstakingly precise, experimental processes to ensure that farmers can farm easier and more profitable. The piggeries in Africa will rejoice in the arrival of the TN70 genetics, developed by[...]
Novatek Poultry Newsletter: January 2023
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy looking for it" — Henry David Thoreau Back to Basics We often visit farms and acknowledge the challenges that are faced by many. There are often times when we have visited farmers and a number of questions have popped up[...]