Poultry
Daybreak Foods: R74 m. is ‘bandage on a bigger wound’
The R74 million Daybreak Foods received in an attempt to normalise the company’s operations is only a temporary solution to...
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Winter poultry management for maximum profits
South African poultry farmers face unique challenges during winter when temperatures drop, particularly in the country’s higher-elevation regions. While South...
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Daybreak Foods: NSPCA rescues more than 500 000 chickens
After the director of Daybreak Foods indicated last week that the company could not buy feed for its chickens due...
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Farmers experience the effects of collaborating with nature at Regenerative Farming Field Day
Over 50 farmers from across the country gathered at the Tlhokomela Mobu farm in Radium, near Bela-Bela in Limpopo, for...
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How to care for a chicken with cross beak
Occasionally, chicken farmers who raise their own flocks may encounter health issues within them. One such condition you may see...
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Thousands of chickens die from starvation at a large poultry farm
By Maile Matsimela The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) says it urgently intervened in poultry farming operations run by Daybreak...
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Behaviour of layer chickens in enriched cages and floor systems studied
The commercial egg industry worldwide has faced increasing scrutiny regarding animal welfare practices, particularly concerning the housing systems used for...
Read moreDetailsEssential strategies for successful broiler production
Mastering the fundamentals of poultry management for optimal results is a must for any farmer looking to make a profit.
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Behaviour of layer chickens in enriched cages and floor systems studied
The commercial egg industry worldwide has faced increasing scrutiny regarding animal welfare practices, particularly concerning the housing systems used for...
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Egg-laying chicken breeds in South Africa – what you need to know
South Africa offers a diverse range of commercial egg-laying hen breeds suitable for various production systems and environments. Commercial layers...
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