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.
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Foot-and-Mouth: Why it’s such a big deal
On 7 January 2019 an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Vhembe district of Limpopo caused a temporary suspension in the country’s FMD-free status, according to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. With all the hype surrounding this...
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.
Effect of body weight and body condition on conception rate
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
How the age at which a cow reaches maturity influences productivity
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
How improving cow productivity reduces environmental impact
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
The key factors that influence cow producitvity – Dr Vlok Ferreira
Introduction Dr Vlok Ferreira, National Technical Manager - Ruminants, of RCL Foods, Molatek and Epol, attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”. He discussed the importance of understanding cow...
From rearing to laying, your chicks need all the health they can get – we can help!
ABOUT EPOL LAYERS Epol has specialised ranges of feed for the different needs of layer farmers. We know that requirements vary according to levels of production and climatic conditions of each area - which is why we focus on formulating feed for maximising on-farm...
BROILER CHICKS | Part 3 | Unpacking the different feeds we offer
At Epol we offer a wide selection of broiler feeds to suit the specific needs of different broiler farmers. Let’s unpack our Econo, Optigro, Higro and Freerange options: ECONO OPTIGRO HIGRO FREERANGE #ThatEpolLife #EpicEpol #EpolPoultry...
BROILER CHICKS | Part 2 | How To Prepare For Broiler Rearing
In Broiler Rearing Part 1 we covered key feeding points, housing conditions, feeding equipment needed, recommended heating equipment and chick placement. It is now time to check and measure the chicks! Let’s go… CHICK CHECK 1 The first chick check should be done 4 to...
BROILER CHICKS | Part 1 | How To Prepare For Broiler Rearing
Proper management is key to ensuring a strong broiler house. The correct nutrition and housing of day-old chicks makes all the difference when it comes to rearing healthy and productive birds. Let's get started: GET THE REARING HOUSE READY It is very important that...