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Reduce ruminant weight loss with Novatek Winter 100
by Mulele Nakweti With the onset of the dry season, grass and other vegetation become dry and scarce in Zambia. As a result, it is not easy for cattle farmers to keep their animals in a good condition. Cattle, which are ruminants, can utilise roughage as a source of[...]
Novatek: Practice efficient feeding on broiler farms
by Naomi Musonda On any broiler farm, feed efficiency plays an important role when farmers want to become more profitable. Broiler farmers can make use of the feed conversion ratio (FCR), as a benchmark of productivity, to help them realising their long-term financial goals. M any factors affect the[...]
Quality is the hallmark of Novatek products
by Salim Dawood Nestled in the tiny corner of the famous Zambeef Farm measuring thousands of hectares on the outskirts of Mpongwe in the Copperbelt, a massive feed plant is raising above the trees. Here, Novatek is producing sumptuous feeds for millions of livestock in the entire northern region[...]
Useful tips from Novatek: Pond preparation − a key element to tilapia farms
Is your pond producing less than it should? Well, one of the common causes can be insufficient nutrients to support fish growth, especially in semi-intensive and extensive pond systems. Pond preparation is a key element in any pond production system. Pond preparation involves liming and fertilisation to provide an[...]
Biosecurity on layer farms: Good management practices make good profits
by Olipa Lumponge, Sales Manager, Novatek Animal Feeds Have you ever wondered why some layer farms are disease-free and yet they have been rearing chickens for some years? Well, it is not by luck but by good management practices. Good management practices entail a cocktail of dos and don’ts.[...]