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BettaFish® – the fishmeal replacement

Nutritious, economical & sustainable Lavendula recently collaborated with its manufacturing partners to introduce a fantastic new product to the South African market. BettaFish® is a locally designed and manufactured fishmeal replacer that serves as a cost-effective alternative to fishmeal and other high-quality soya-based fishmeal replacers for monogastric animals (swine and poultry). Why did fishmeal take […]

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The importance of rodent control in intensive farming practices and feed mills

Written by Cleary Martin, MSc (NWU: Integrated Pest Management and Environmental Sciences) In South Africa a few species of rats and mice are of major concern for the agricultural industry, especially for intensive farming practices such as pig farming and poultry houses5, 11, as well as feed production mills. These rodents are known as the

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The use of Zilpaterol in cattle finishing feeds

Zilpaterol Hydrochloride (ZH) is a non-steroidal growth enhancer. It improves carcass mass gain and feed conversion (FCR) in feedlot cattle. It also improves the muscle-to-fat ratio of the carcass by reducing the depositing of fat and increasing overall carcass mass.  ZH is a synthetic beta adrenergic agonist (BAA). The mode of action of BAA is to activate the beta receptors in muscle and fat cells,

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The benefits of a dietary crude fibre concentrate (CDC) in a feed ration in a piggery

Two of the main challenges pig farmers face daily is maintaining the health of their animals, while simultaneously securing high performance in a sustainable and consistent fashion.   Often addressing one of these challenges may cause secondary challenges on the other side of the spectrum.   But there is a solution to take care of both: 

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