chicken
SAPA positive about SONA tariff announcement
The South African Poultry Association has responded positively to the announcement by President Ramaphosa in his SONA speech that the new tariff on imported chicken to curb the unfair component of international trade will be set within two weeks. Said Izaak Breitenbach, GM of SAPA’s Broiler Organisation, “Since the[...]
No solutions offered by EU chicken industry study
A new study commissioned by the European Union into the causes and impacts of the current crisis in the South African poultry sector has failed to offer new insights or solutions to the core problem of dumping, which has decimated the chicken industry over the last years. Choosing to[...]
Import of eggs considered due to bird flu
The outbreak of bird flu has already wiped out more than 15% of South Africa’s layer hens with the prospect of hefty price increases due to the resultant shortage in table eggs. According to Dr Charlotte Nkuna, interim CEO of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), the estimate is[...]
Emulating mother hen: An analysis of common brooding practices – Part 4: Monitoring your chicks for the right temperature
Dr Oscar Blanco (BVSc, PhD) Last month we discussed the second last part of the series, namely ventilation, curtain management and the benefits of temperature record keeping. This month we complete the series by taking a closer look on how to utilise your thermometer and what to look out[...]
Get ahead with good brooding practices – Part 2: Emulating mother hen
Last month we looked at the benefits of a warm environment and how your chickens react in less than perfect conditions. This month, we look at different ways to achieve the perfect environment for your chicks. This article is part of a series. Remember to read Part 1: Thriving[...]