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    Pasture and forage crops
    Pastures and forages are known to provide the essential nutrients to livestock and some times poultry. These can be fed to the livestock by allowing animals graze through pasture and forage fields or harvested and fed to the animals especially in zero grazing. Pasture grasses These are known to be high in energy and low […]
    Duration: 04:14:00
    Best Fodder Crops | Cow, Goat, Buffalo, Pig, Sheep, Horse, Chicken & Other Livestock Fodders
    There are various types of fodder, each with distinct nutritional compositions and suitability for different animals. The choice of fodder depends on factors such as the type of livestock, their nutritional needs, feed resource availability, and the specific goals of the animal production system. Farmers and livestock producers often collaborate with nutritionists and veterinarians to […]
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    Best fodder crops for cow, goat, buffalo, pig, sheep, horse, chicken & other livestock fodders
    Fodder is feed given to livestock to provide them with various nutrients for their growth and development. There are various types of fodders each with its own nutrition and suitability for different animals. Common fodder types Grass. This is one of the most types of fodder and includes a wide variety of plants like Bermuda […]
    Duration: 05:33:00
    Secret feed formulation strategies
    Strategies to consider First, always mind the age of the birds during feed formulation this is because birds at different ages require different feed nutrition compositions so as to get the required outcome. Also, consider the activity of the birds for example free-range birds need more energy than birds under intensive systems. Furthermore, consider reproduction for […]
    Duration: 05:24:00
    Mixing optimal feed
    Feed mixing Because feed mixing calculations are based on quality, availabilityband prices of raw materials, a farmer should select only raw materials required for mixing and also use animaltype, feed phase and prepare sufficient feed. Always make fresh feed daily of feed that is used not more than 7 days and calculate based on expected […]
    Duration: 06:56:00
    Good Practices for Silage Production
    Crop Selection Choose a crop that suits your region’s climate, ensuring it has the potential for high yields. Determine the type, number, and size of silos needed, as this will help calculate the crop quantity required for planting. Inoculant Usage Using the right inoculant can minimize nutrient loss and significantly increase your profits. Selecting the […]
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    »How acacia leaf meal will boost pigs growth«
    »How acacia leaf meal will boost pigs growth«  There has been a shortage of feeds for most livestock and that is why scientists have to find other alternatives .scientist from south Africa wanted out find out if acacia leaves can be used as pig feeds.  It was found that acacia has a lot of nutrients […]
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    Feed formulation & feeding program for improved indigenous chicken
    Chick mash formulation Chick mash is fed to birds from day 1 up to week 7. To prepare 100kg of the chick carefully measure and mix 10kg maize, 28kg maize germ, 8kg wheat bran, 21.5kg wheat pollard, 6kg fish meal, 7kg soybean meal, 10kg sunflower cake, 5kg cotton seed cake, 2.5kg lime, 1kg bone meal, […]
    Duration: 07:00:00
    Cheap chicken feed formulation for indigenous birds
    Indigenous birds benefits Usually, indigenous birds are preferred by many farmers since they are resistant to infections and digest. Additionally, indigenous birds can easily extract nutrients from feeds and also have the ability to scavenge feeds on their own however it is recommended to always provide supplementary feeds on a free-range system. Feed formulation Start […]
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    Forage production Summary
    Forage spreads through the seeds, wind, cow dug or even through gumboots can spread it. Napier stunt diseases means the grass is short and doesn’t give much yield. A sign of stunt disease is yellowing of leaves. If your napier has this disease, it’s best to uproot, burry or burn the affected plants. Forage Varieties […]
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