by Mulele Nakweti To get the best results on a dairy farm, a farmer must pay extra attention to the nutritional needs of a dairy herd. It is, therefore, important to provide the animals with a balanced feed in order to achieve higher milk production. Dairy cattle are ruminants and have the ability to utilise […] More
The purpose of a cattle feedlot is to fatten cattle for slaughter, and the quicker and more economical the cattle are fattened, the more successful the feedlot. Cattle farmers have to feed a well-balanced diet to realise good profits. In practice, there are generally two feeding systems to choose from when a farmer is considering […] More
Proper aquafeed management practices, including transport, handling, and storage practices, are essential to any profitable aquaculture farm. These practices are essential to help maintain nutrient quality from feed supplier to pond in order to prevent wastage in the form of spoilage or physical damage, which can be costly to the fish farmer. Apart from physical […] More
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 food. Unlike monogastric animals (chickens and […] More
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 FCR. Two examples are management and […] More
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 of Zambia. Commissioned only three years […] More
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 ideal environment for tilapia to grow. […] More
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. Under this umbrella falls biosecurity measures. […] More
Feed for your needs is the golden rule of phase feeding. Phase feeding is a term used to describe the practice of feeding different diets over shorter periods to meet the nutrient requirements of your animals more accurately. Due to an increase in raw material costs over the years, there is an increased focus on […] More
by Wiehan Visagie Have you ever wondered how many friends your dairy cow can make? Is it even possible, you may think. According to the latest research, a cow is more than capable of forming new relationships. As part of their investigation of biosecurity on a farm, the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine […] More
by Marné 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 reach its maximum potential. Gilt nutrition The […] More
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’ complicated immune systems and the fundamental […] More
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