Laying hens and broilers perform best within a temperature range of 11-26°C. The behavioural and physiological changes that occur with progressive temperature increases beyond the top end of this range are well documented
Livestock
Namibia’s strategy to support NCA livestock producers
A new strategy to be rolled out by the Namibian government is set to address the critical market shortage of livestock producers in the northern communal areas (NCAs)
African poultry producers receive boost
The Tanzanian poultry sector is the latest in Africa to get a financial support from the United States, after a visit from the chairman of the United States Grains Council at the end of last year
Namibia receives support from Cuban aquaculture experts
Three Cuban aquaculture experts were called upon by Namibias Ministry of Food and Industry to help boost fish production levels in the country
Olam and InVivo to develop animal feed solutions in Nigeria
Global agri-business entity Olam International Limited and InVivo Animal Nutrition & Health have signed a consulting agreement to develop expertise in animal feed production in Nigeria