The greatest concern of most broiler farmers is if their broilers will attain the desired or target weight at the end of the rearing period, which usually about 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg after 8 weeks. Of course, the bigger the broilers, the higher the profits. This is the reason… [Read More]
Day Old Chicks or Point of Lay – Which Should I Start With?
Should I start with day-old chicks (DOC) or Point of Lay (POL)? This is a common question asked by most people who want to start layer farming. They are confused and don’t know which option they should go for. If you’re in this situation, this post will assist you in… [Read More]
Special Feed Formula for Optimal Chicks, Growers and Layers Performance
For many years that I have been a consultant to individuals and farms, the most asked question by my clients is: “What can I do to make my birds grow fast or lay well?” Well, there is no gimmick to achieving this, except they consume the right feed containing the… [Read More]
Nutritional Composition of Major Livestock Feed Ingredients
Do you want to formulate feed for your animals but don’t know the nutritional composition of some of the feed ingredients? Well, recently, I stumbled on a document that contains some of the vital information you need. All thanks to the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). They compiled a list… [Read More]
Detecting Hemorrhages in Farm Animals
Taking care of farm animals is already a difficult task, but in recent years the number of farm animals with internal hemorrhages has increased significantly. Detecting hemorrhages isn’t easy, but there are several signs that can help to identify potential hemorrhages. Many cows, for example, exhibit lethargy due to existing… [Read More]
