poultry
Alternative energy solutions help avert downtime at Hy-Line International’s hatchery facility in South Africa
Hy-Line is a chicken breeding farm selling poultry ranging from just one day old. The business is uniquely positioned, and through its research and development pillar of the organisation utilising the world’s most extensive gene pools, including scientific and statistical methods, are able to produce poultry with high quality[...]
Chicken price increases expected to ease in 2024 – Absa AgriTrends report
Poultry price increases is expected to ease, after double-digit hikes over the past two years. According to the Spring edition of the Absa AgriTrends Report, a stronger rand and robust growth in production by key global suppliers such as Brazil, could see the average price of chicken products increase[...]
Unlocking the mystery of feed refusal in poultry production
Article supplied In the intricate world of poultry farming, feed refusal can be a perplexing and frustrating challenge for producers. Despite meticulous care and management, poultry sometimes exhibit a reluctance to consume their feed, leading to reduced growth rates, lower egg production, and increased susceptibility to disease. Understanding the[...]
Keeping an eye on the growth of your poultry
Broiler weight is an important parameter when growing broilers. After all, the end goal of raising broilers is to get as many birds to market as possible, using the least amount of feed, and producing the greatest amount of meat. With pressures on the industry to reduce antibiotic usage,[...]
Namibia lifts ban on poultry imports from South Africa
The Namibian chicken industry is rejoicing following the government’s decision to lift a one-year prohibition on importing chickens from neighbouring South Africa. This decision, which has been well received by the Poultry Producers’ Association of Namibia (PPA), provides much-needed relief and lays the groundwork for a more stable poultry[...]