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Novatek at AgriTech Expo 2023
Novatek is well-known as Zambia’s leading stock feed producer and distributor. They pride themselves in supplying the best quality feed, tailored to the needs of local livestock. The Novatek team welcomed farmers warmheartedly at the recent Agritech expo in Chisamba earlier this year, supplying them with all the information[...]
Valuable hints from Novatek: Pullet management
The basis of good egg production is a successful rearing phase, at the end of which the hen must have reached her standard body weight with a well-developed frame and good feed intake. Before arrival of the chicks, it is important to ensure that the brooding area and building[...]
DRY COW MANAGEMENT
By Nelia Mbewe Dry cow management is crucial to a cow’s performance and health in the next lactation. Metabolic disorders, feed intake after calving, fertility and milk production and composition are strongly influenced by feeding in the dry period. The dry cow period is between 60-70 days before calving.[...]
Tips from Novatek: Looking after your wiggly tail companions
by Everett Pieterse Dogs are known as man’s best friend and have that title for a reason. They are your loyal companions and are always there when you need them. Caring for your companions is a responsibility of all pet owners, which takes effort and commitment. We will discuss[...]
Catfish farming offers an alternative in Zambia
by Robert Kanyembo, Aquaculture Expert, Novatek Fish farming in Sub-Saharan Africa has been dominated by the cichlids commonly known as tilapias. Of the tilapias, the genus, Oreochromis has been the most cultured species in aquaculture in Zambia. It can be regarded as a monoculture species, sought after for its[...]