by Patrick | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers
By Rick Kleyn, SPESFEED (Pty) Ltd. I am in a fairly unique situation. I deal with feed, farmers and agriculture in my professional life but I live amongst affluent consumers. When I meet people at a braai or school function it does not take long for the subject of...
by Patrick | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers
By Rick Kleyn The correct diet is essential to the well being, breeding success and longevity of your pet bird. Not only should you feed your bird the correct diet, but you also need to avoid feeding those ingredients which may be harmful. Here are ten things that...
by Patrick | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers
By Antony Wildon and Rick Kleyn, Avi-Products (Pty) Ltd. Abstract Gross and marginal nutritional deficiencies or excesses may lead to reduced fertility, suppression of the immune system and ultimately the death of captive wild animals. Much of the specific information...
by Patrick | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers
By Rick Kleyn, Introduction The protein and energy levels that are recommended for use in broiler breeder diets represent an area that is filled with confusion and contradiction. The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of these differences and to attempt to...
by Patrick | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers
By Rick Kleyn, MSc (Agric), Nutritionist, Avi-Products Vitamin and minerals make up only a small part of the average avian diet, yet they play a key role in the well being of the bird. This is probably most true in the case of breeding birds, where deficiencies in...