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Nutritious, economical & sustainable Lavendula recently collaborated with its manufacturing partners to introduce a fantastic new product to the South African market. BettaFish® is a locally designed and manufactured fishmeal replacer that serves as a cost-effective alternative to fishmeal and other high-quality soya-based fishmeal replacers for monogastric animals (swine and poultry). Why did fishmeal take […]

Written by Cleary Martin, MSc (NWU: Integrated Pest Management and Environmental Sciences) In South Africa a few species of rats and mice are of major concern for the agricultural industry, especially for intensive farming practices such as pig farming and poultry houses5, 11, as well as feed production mills. These rodents are known as the

Zilpaterol Hydrochloride (ZH) is a non-steroidal growth enhancer. It improves carcass mass gain and feed conversion (FCR) in feedlot cattle. It also improves the muscle-to-fat ratio of the carcass by reducing the depositing of fat and increasing overall carcass mass.  ZH is a synthetic beta adrenergic agonist (BAA). The mode of action of BAA is to activate the beta receptors in muscle and fat cells,

The storm that has gripped our pig industry lately is still in full dramatic swing. It is as if everything came together at once. This includes: ● Domestic maize stock prices that are being forced upwards by outside forces. ● The drought that has hit countries such as Argentina, the USA and Europe, which caused

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The first 7 days in a broiler’s life is almost always indicative of how the chick will perform during the rest of its relatively short life. Considering that a broiler is slaughtered at 32 – 35 days, 20% of its life is already over after the first 7 days. It is therefore important to manage

As organisms that survive by feeding off hosts, parasites can result in disease and sometimes even death if left untreated. Learning how to recognise and treat parasites in your livestock is crucial in ensuring their ongoing health – so let’s take you through what you need to know.   Identifying parasites Parasites fall into two

Two of the main challenges pig farmers face daily is maintaining the health of their animals, while simultaneously securing high performance in a sustainable and consistent fashion.   Often addressing one of these challenges may cause secondary challenges on the other side of the spectrum.   But there is a solution to take care of both: 

Both products are made from soya beans, but they differ in their nutritional value and use. Soya beans undergo a heat treatment / processing.  When all the oil is removed for human consumption, the by-product that remains is referred to as Soya Oilcake meal (OCM).  This product is widely used as one of the main

The consequence of heat stress on our swine is not purely linked to increased body temperature but can also result in: Leaky gut and oxidative stress due to reduced blood flow to the gut and organs. Impaired nutrient absorption, metabolism, and energy production. Disruption of gut microbiota. Suppressed immunity, which may lead to the animal