Tanzania’s meat exports have seen a significant rise, jumping from 1,774.3 tonnes in 2022 to 14,701.2 tonnes in 2023, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega said Monday. Ulega said the growth in meat exports attributed to the government’s efforts to revitalize the livestock sector, including a substantial increase in budget allocation for the sector, […]
Scientists at the Veterinary Service Department and the CSIR – Animal Research Institute have confirmed IBV in Ghana’s poultry industry The IBV impacts the respiratory, reproductive, and renal systems of chickens, leading to severe economic repercussions. Originating in the USA during the 1930s, IBV has since spread globally, including sub-Saharan Africa, with Ghana being notably […]
A review of integrating algae into poultry diets shows a promising avenue for enhancing nutrition, boosting sustainability efforts and potentially stimulating disease resistance. The research, published in Frontiers, led by scientists from Texas A+M University in the US, looked into the essence, diversity, chemical composition and nutritional merits of algae, spotlighting its emergence as innovative nutrient sources and health […]
The world population is growing and with it the need for efficient, productive and reliable food systems. Safe, affordable, nutritious poultry feeds the world. The industry understands its role in this and so a focus on welfare outcomes has become critically important. Advances in our understanding of genetics, nutrition, housing and management are necessary to […]
Olam Group’s subsidiary Olam Agri, in which VC2 holds a 64.5% stake, has announced the acquisition of Avisen, a prominent feed supplier in Senegal, for 17 million euros (S$24.8 million). This strategic move, disclosed on Monday (March 4), enhances Olam Agri’s presence in West Africa, particularly in the feed and protein sector. In Nigeria, Olam […]
The use of organic versus inorganic trace elements in poultry nutrition is a bit of a conundrum and underscores a pivotal challenge in farming and animal care. Organically bound zinc has the potential to not only improve broiler health and reduce footpad dermatitis, but also improve carcass quality, which favors its use over inorganic alternatives. Switching […]
In the light of raw material shortages, disruptive markets and ever-present price increases, we cannot tolerate poor nutrient content in feed and inadequate feed conversion. Mycotoxins must not be ignored as a possible cause of performance loss and poor feed conversion, especially during the rainy season, when higher rainfall leads to an increased spread of […]
The new mobile processing units (MPUs) are designed to bring essential livestock services, including tagging, branding, dehorning and vaccinations, directly to farmers. The RMIS is a not-for-profit company responsible for delivering industry services with statutory funding to enhance the South African primary value chain from farmer to abattoir. The RMIS Inclusive Growth pillar focuses specifically […]
A total of 125 goats were sold under the hammer of Vleissentraal Bosveld, with SwiftVee also offering the auction online. The highest price was R47 000 for a ram from the Ilse Lombard Boer Goat Stud of Vrede in the Free State. The buyer was the Eland Zakithi Boer Goat Stud from Hartbeespoort in North West. […]
Two rams from Jan and Thomas Uys of Steynsrus, 3002 GU and 2234 GU, achieved the top prices at the auction when they were sold for R15 000 each to Peet van Zyl of Heilbron and Jan Harm Bosch of Steynsrus. A total of 40 rams were sold for an average price of R10 475. OVK Ladybrand hosted the […]
