Strategies for Managing Expensive Feed on Farm

Strategies for Managing Expensive Feed on Farm

by | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers

By Rick Kleyn, SPESFEED (Pty) Ltd Introduction The recent increase in poultry feed prices has come about because of two main factors. Firstly, last years maize crop was perhaps smaller than anticipated and secondly our currency has fallen dramatically over those of...
Organic Poultry Products – Are They the Real Deal?

Organic Poultry Products – Are They the Real Deal?

by | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers

By Rick Kleyn, SPESFEED (Pty) Ltd The demand for organic poultry products will continue to grow, despite the fact that producing organic chicken is expensive both in monitory and environmental terms. All organic systems are by definition free-range systems as well....
Koi Food – Look Beyond the Label!

Koi Food – Look Beyond the Label!

by | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers

By Rick Kleyn (MSc Agric) – Animal Nutritionist I am a new member of the South African Koi Keepers Society and new to keeping Koi. I have just bought my first fish and put them into my new pond. What then to feed these beautiful creatures? There is a dazzling array of...
Feeding and the Modern Layer Pullet

Feeding and the Modern Layer Pullet

by | Apr 10, 2014 | White Papers

By Rick Kleyn, SPESFEED (Pty) Ltd. Modern layer breeds are constantly changing through genetic selection and improvement. The principle aim of the primary breeding companies is to ensure that the birds sold to their clients are more efficient. From table 1, it can...