Pork production: Getting the basics right for housing

Don’t try to cut costs when it comes to setting up housing for pigs. Production will suffer if basic requirements are not met, and profits will fall. A piggery’s temperature management and disease control is critical. It is all about the comfort of the animals. Pig producers must ensure that…

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How to improve poultry production – part 2

In our first article we discussed some production parameters for chicken farmers. Here we conclude basic production requirements for profitable chicken operations. AIR Chickens need fresh air at the right temperature. Never be tempted to compromise on the supply of fresh air when, for example, you may need to increase the temperature…

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Small stock production: Manage small stock feed flow for best production

Supplements in sheep and goat diets help to boost low quality roughage in available grazing, correct nutrient deficiencies and improve flock production. Weigh up the options, look at your available forage and make a sound decision that benefits your flock and consequently your pocket. There is demand, as we have…

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