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Novatek on piggeries: Improve animal health to improve profits
by Wiehan Visagie Pig farming is becoming increasingly popular in Zambia and can be a profitable business. As any pig farmer knows, the long-term success of the farm depends on the pigs multiplying and being able to reach the desired slaughter weight as efficiently as possible. A breeding sow[...]
Novatek reveals the hidden reason for white eggs on layer farms
by Wiehan Visagie A young Zambian farmer had recently purchased 15 000 layer hens. New cages were also bought to house the layers in pursuit of the lowest cost in egg production. A neighbouring farmer suggested that he should feed the hens our Novatek layer feed and he then[...]
Starting young nursing lambs on Novatek feed
by Wiehan Visagie Lambing in the dry season in Zambia is certainly a challenge, especially if it is during a drought period. The effect of drought causes the ewes to reach lambing at a lower condition score and even if farmers feed more supplements, the ewes struggle to produce[...]
Winning with your cattle through winter
Winter can be the most challenging time for the farmer, his cattle and his land. Not only is this the most challenging time, but it is also the most expensive due to the need for supplementary feeding. It is common practice to allow the cattle to graze maize stover[...]
Quality drives our NovaDog food brand
by Wiehan Visagie Novatek dog food is a specialty food for companion animals. It is formulated according to the dogs’ nutritional needs. In general, dog food consists of meat byproducts, cereals, grain, vitamins and minerals. Dog food was first commercially produced in England as a dry, biscuit-style product[...]