There are a number of things that could go wrong in your broiler house which could negatively influence the performance of your birds. Luckily there are also easy solutions to these problems. Here we look at some problems and their solutions. Problem: My broilers are...
End-of-sale to house resting: Explaining the 7-day process
Here we look at how a broiler house should be cleaned and maintained in the seven days following the sale of the last bird.
Warning signs of infectious diseases in poultry
Here we will look at warning signs in sick broilers, what preventative measures should be in place and who you should contact.
What is biosecurity and why is it important?
Chickens are highly susceptible to picking up diseases, which makes it vital for broiler farmers to implement biosecurity measures on their farms.
Poultry vaccinations: Here’s what you need to know
Poultry vaccinations are important for the prevention of specific diseases and maintaining your chickens’ optimal health and safety.
Want to know more about the inside of an egg? Egg-cellent!
So you’re interested in learning more about the inside of an egg? Find out how nutrition affects the growth of the eggs that your chickens are producing.
What not to feed your chicken
In this article we look at some of the foods that should not be provided to your free range chicken flock, as well as the reasons why.
What you should know about broilers and layers
Poultry farming, and especially farming with chickens, can be broken into specific industries such as layers, broilers and broiler breeders. Here
‘s what you should know.
How to maintain a healthy poultry house
A poultry house has a number of functions, including protecting your birds from the environment and unfavourable conditions. Here’s what you should know.
Want to learn what chick scoring is? Look no feather!
Chick scoring is important for any hatchery, commercial or otherwise, to evaluate the conformity and vitality of their newly hatched chicks to ensure their health and risk of mortality. In many cases the Pasgar score is the perfect means to objectively examine your...
How to candle an egg
The candling of eggs entails holding an egg up to a light source in order to inspect the contents. For the most part, candling takes place to detect whether eggs have been fertilised or not.
Take a quack at duck farming, here are the benefits
Although not as popular as poultry farming in South Africa, duck farming has a number of advantages and benefits. Ducks are widely available all over the word, and their many breeds make them useful for a number of reasons. Meat and egg production: Like chickens,...
Pregancy Diseases | Hypocalcaemia
Pregnancy toxaemia is also referred to as ketosis and is a metabolic disorder commonly found in pregnant ewes, and may lead to weak lambs or even fatalities
We don’t want to “boar” you, so here are the different pig breeds in SA
Despite public misconception, not all pigs are the same. In this article, we have highlighted the eight breeds of pigs that occur in South Africa, along with a short description and some of their traits.
Five reasons you should be farming with ostriches — Courtesy of Epol
As the world’s largest bird, the ostrich (Struthio camelus) weighs over 100kg and reaches a height of over 2m, with female ostriches being slightly smaller than the males.
Want to know the differences between sheep and goats? We’ve “goat” “ewe” covered!
It can often be difficult to distinguish between sheep and goats, especially as some sheep look like goats, but the two species rarely interbreed.
Don’t get caught with your head in the sand! Learn more about Ostriches here!
There are three types of ostriches found in South Africa. These three breeds have different characteristics and here’s how you can tell them apart.
Hop right into our rabbit terminology — Courtesy of Epol!
From the exceedingly fluffy Angora rabbit to the huge Flemish giant and every other bunny in between, we’re decoding the terminology often used in rabbit breeding.
Feel like a fish out of water? Don’t worry — We’ve got you covered! Part 2
Feel like a fish out of water? Don’t worry — Epol has your back! This article will be aimed at explaining the general terminology in aquaculture that may not be common knowledge.
Feel like a fish out of water? Don’t worry — We’ve got you covered
Feel like a fish out of water? Don’t worry — Epol has your back! This article will be aimed at explaining the general terminology in aquaculture that may not be common knowledge.