poultry

PhD student Gerald Zirintunda examines various plants for anti-parasitic properties Photo: Gerald Zirintunda

02-01-2023 | Article

Drug resistance in poultry parasites

Having the correct pH within the bird’s gut promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria. Photo: Koos Groenewold

19-12-2022 | Article

In the current climate, feed efficiency has never been more important

Supplementation of propolis and bee pollen is recommended in broiler diets for their positive impact on the performance and health of broilers. Photo: Shutterstock

19-12-2022 | Article

Benefits of propolis and bee pollen in broiler diets

Chickens are extremely efficient in converting simple, low-quality feed ingredients into valuable protein-rich food such as eggs and meat. Photo: Hans Banus

02-12-2022 | Article

Feeding poultry and enhancing global sustainability

It is estimated that up to 16% of broilers in a given farm are lame. Photo: Canva

01-12-2022 | In-depth

Essential nutrients to mitigate broiler lameness

Feed is one of the largest costs in the poultry industry. Low-quality feed and mycotoxin contamination in feedstuffs adversely affect poultry health, welfare, and production performance. Photo: Henk Riswick

16-11-2022 | Article

Impact of mycotoxins on poultry – an overview

Photo: Canva

16-11-2022 | In-depth

Analysis: Feeding fly larvae to indigenous poultry