Moving into the summer months is often accompanied by periods of extreme heat and high humidity. Such environmental conditions can be detrimental to flock health and performance, with increases in mortality and decreased egg production and/or quality often evident....
Pig Farming: Back to the Future
It’s 2035, and the changes in the pig industry have been radical! We see an average of 22 piglets per sow born alive with each weaning 18 piglets, amounting to an impressive 44 piglets per sow per year (PSY). Our farm output is at levels that have exceeded all...
Going beyond feed for over 35 years
The Schentke family farm is a third-generation dairy farm located near Thornpark on the outskirts of East London, a region that supplies 20% of South Africa’s milk production. This father and son team boasts a 250-cow herd with followers on a 52 ha area under...
Solving common problems in your broiler house
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...
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.
Everything you should know about terminology in the chicken industry
We’ve set out to explain the terminology synonymous with the poultry world, that may not be part of common knowledge. So, let’s get scientific!