Poultry
Poultry farming part 6.2: Biosecurity
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is one of the deadliest diseases for poultry throughout the world, and some strains may affect humans, who might die from it. AI, or bird flu, has resulted in the death and mass slaughter of more than 246 million birds worldwide between 2005 and[...]
Why is feed conversion ratio (FCR) important?
Pig farmers often focus on reproductive traits. These traits are important, but also keep in mind how your herd is making use of feed because 80% of a farm’s costs is feed. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is how many kilograms of food a pig eats to gain 1 kg[...]
Poultry farming Chapter 5.1: Broilers and layers
by Tisha Steyn Raising broiler chickens to sell as meat can be a profitable addition to your present small-scale farming. Chicken meat is a popular source of protein in diets everywhere in the world. Because chicken meat contains little fat, it is regarded as a healthy food and many[...]
Poultry farming Chapter 5.1: Broilers and layers
by Tisha Steyn Raising broiler chickens to sell as meat can be a profitable addition to your present small-scale farming. Chicken meat is a popular source of protein in diets everywhere in the world. Because chicken meat contains little fat, it is regarded as a healthy food and many[...]
Poultry farming part 4.3: Raising chicks in a brooder
In part one of Chapter 4 we discussed the types of chickens suitable for Southern African circumstances. We also learned how to take care of day-old chicks in a heated brooder from the day they arrive until they are four weeks old and ready to be moved to a[...]