The Importance of Water Quality by Dr. Phillipa Chengeta BVSc
Water is an essential ingredient for growth of the animals as it forms not less than 70% of the body’s composition for most of…
Water is an essential ingredient for growth of the animals as it forms not less than 70% of the body’s composition for most of…
Feeding livestock profitably Today I’d like to address how we feed our animals and why it is important to feed them correctly for best…
Most of our farmers are experiencing challenges with mosquito bites in their birds, including broilers. These will affect our carcass quality in broilers, cause…
Livestock rearing during the rainy season The rains are here, what a breath of fresh air and huge relief for all of us. They…
Winter is early, the best season for rearing broilers. Please remember to always provide heat for your birds and ensure they’ll perform as expected.…
There have been many practices that have been done over the years that farmers adopted and now believe that these practices have made their…
The past weeks and upcoming days are going to be very hot due to climate change. Our birds are not immune to the effects…
Essential tools and equipment for poultry production Thermometer to check temperatures during brooding. Heat source-Infrared lights, charcoal burner. Gas heater/burner, heated flue pipes Scale…
Most farmers dread winter as a bad season for rearing broilers. This is mainly because they fear dealing with the cold, the additional heating…
A rigorous and effective cleaning and disinfection programme is essential to ensure effective reduction and in some instances elimination of viral, bacterial and fungal…