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Fatten your beef cattle with Novatek Feedlot 85
by Lemmy Sikumba Feed-lotting (also called pen fattening) involves the feeding of beef cattle with a high protein, energy balanced diet for a period of 60 to 90 days in confinement to increase live and slaughter weights. The basic principle of the feedlot is to increase the weight of[...]
Take care of your pigs, and they will take care of you
Happy and healthy pigs on Novatek feed. Optimum profitability on a pig farm starts by raising good quality gilts. After that, feeding a high-quality creep feed to the youngsters will ensure a healthy digestive system, and in turn, lead to optimal growth performance. Feed will be your biggest cost[...]
Understanding the immune system of your fish
by Wiehan Visagie The past several years have seen remarkable development in the area of fish immunology. Worldwide, fish culture is on the rise, with the treatment of fish diseases becoming increasingly important. Thus, aided by industry, farmers are constantly trying to improve their understanding of these complex vertebrates’[...]
Balancing act of swine nutrition
by Marne Visagie Proper nutrition is at the core of a successful pig farm. When we tune in on the nutritional aspect of feed, it will have a positive effect on sow quality and help us to produce high quality piglets. Better piglets will then help our business to[...]
Importance of nutrition for the health and production of pigs
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[...]