Poultry
Essential 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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How to manage bullying in your laying chicken house
By Maile Matsimela While it’s a natural chicken behaviour for the girls in your laying house to be mean to...
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How to know if a chicken is laying eggs or not
Those that keep a large flock of laying hens cannot afford to have too many non-productive hens around as it...
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Bird flu could become next human pandemic
Controlling highly contagious bird flu is crucial for the poultry industry and protecting the human population, says Prof. Robert Bragg,...
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End of the road for Lekatu Simbra and Simmentaler Stud – Dr Obakeng Mfikwe takes on a new challenge
After 15 years as one of South Africa’s most respected breeders of Simbra and Simmentaler cattle, Dr Obakeng Mfikwe of...
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Watch | From 16-year-old farmworker to SA’s top young farmer
Dwayne Kaschula (38) was named the Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year for 2024 in November last year.
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Poultry farmers anxious about high risk of avian flu
The local poultry industry, especially egg farmers, is concerned about the high risk that avian flu could again this year.
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Rainbow takes former director to court
Rainbow has zero tolerance for corruption, Rainbow Chicken’s boss said following the court appearance of a former director who allegedly...
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