| INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 General News 3 Fibre in Layer Diets 4 Nutritional Issues Facing The Swine Industry. 5 IPE – Atlanta |
This newsletter marks the 20th anniversary of SPESFEED as an entity. I can assure you that no one is more surprised by this event than Walter and I. Much has changed during the 20 years that we have been active as independent nutritionists, not only in terms of agribusiness, but also in terms of the way in which we conduct our own business. From an animal production point of view, the genotypes that we are required to feed have continuously improved. In broad terms, or animals now require more protein in their diets relative to energy to meet the requirements for improved growth and egg production. The other significant change has been the consolidation of production into fewer, ever-larger companies. In terms of broiler production, seven companies now produce 78% of South Africa’s broilers, with other smaller producers being responsible for the remaining 22%. This has created opportunities for skilled operators in niche markets. |
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