Novatek animal feeds
Aquaculture: Water quality is important
Water quality refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose. It is a critical factor in all aquatic life. Any characteristic of water that affects survival, reproduction, growth or management of fish is a water variable. Water quality[...]
Heat stress management in dairy cows
Heat stress occurs when cows generate and absorb more heat than what they can easily get rid of. Heat is mostly generated during the hot periods of the day and during feeding. The major causes of heat stress are high temperatures and humidity. Cows experience heat stress at a[...]
Novatek Animal Feeds: Feeding for Prosperity
Novatek Animal Feeds is the largest animal feed producer in Zambia and has been in operation since 2008. The company produces a large variety of scientifically formulated feeds and custom mixes for all feed types, including pet food. With two production facilities located in the capital city Lusaka and[...]
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[...]
Animal feeds: Novatek maintains both quality and quantity
From zero to 150 000 tons of high quality animal feed per year in eight years is quite a feat to boast about. This is the exciting growth figure of Novatek Animal Feeds in Lusaka, and they are still growing between 10 and 15% per year! However, volumes are[...]