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24
Sep

Scientists explore the benefits of algae for poultry

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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 […]

24
Sep

Promoting improved poultry welfare with educational training modules

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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 […]

24
Sep

Olam Agri acquires Senegal’s second largest poultry feed supplier for €17m

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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 […]

24
Sep

Sensitive issue: Trace elements in broiler nutrition

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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 […]

24
Sep

Broad spectrum of activity offers the best protection

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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 […]

24
Sep

MOBILE PROCESSING UNITS TO TRANSFORM LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS

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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 […]

24
Sep

BOERBOEL REVIVAL IN AFRICA

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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. […]

24
Sep

EXCELLENT SA MUTTON MERINOS AT 10TH TRIO PRODUCTION AUCTION

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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 […]

24
Sep

SA MILK PRODUCERS FEEL HOPEFUL ABOUT TURNAROUND

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Wars in faraway countries, protectionism in developed economies, domestic stagflation and foot-and-mouth disease in the Eastern Cape have directly and indirectly affected South Africa’s primary dairy industry in the past year. And according to Luke Gibbs, who chairs the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) and farms in KwaZulu-Natal’s Normandien district, grassroots dairy farmers have felt the […]

24
Sep

COOPERATION NEEDED FOR PREDATOR PROBLEMS

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PMSA plays a key role in coordinating efforts to tackle the problems of predation on livestock and wildlife. The organisation represents four member industries: the National Wool Growers Association (NWGA), the Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO), Mohair SA and Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA). STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES PMSA recently met the Predation Management […]