The PigSite ran an article discussing the importance of keeping good records focusing on measuring feed conversion. The article illustrates how just a small improvement can make a significant difference in the overall profitability. Quote: Producers record numbers born and … Continue reading →
An article entitled The 2010 USDA/HHS Guidelines — A Rather Bizarre Definition of “Nutrient Dense” discusses human nutrition but the principles the author discusses relate to all species. Production Ostrich require nutrient dense rations, so it is important to understand … Continue reading →
Newsletter 104, published in November 2011 discussed a very important question asked by a writer wanting to understand better how to understand dry matter in reference to ostrich rations. The question asked: “Blue mountain recommendation tells 2.1kg/day/bird for maintenance and … Continue reading →
Here we discussed Variables when scientifically evaluating diets of ostrich. Reference was made to Veldt Pasture. Note there was no definitive definition provided for Veld pasture. Figures 1 and 2 are illustrations of two different areas of veld (also known … Continue reading →
This link is to a book that discussed “what is scientifically proven” …. although this particular book related to human nutrition and health, the basic principles of “scientifically proven” remain the same no matter which specie or subject under discussion. … Continue reading →
Body condition is a visual and subjective assessment which comes naturally to stockmen/women. Good body condition is achieved by a combination of the nutritional program, management and the environment. With ostrich, there remains a lack of experience on how to fully recognise … Continue reading →
The Veterinary Health Plan discussed earlier introduced the Five Freedoms as an important component of the plan. As a reminder the Five Freedoms are the same across all species and are: Freedom from hunger and thirst – By ready access … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 93 Pars Reform, the incubator company, has an interesting document entitled “Genetic Progress Inspires Changes in Incubation Technology”. Reading it, it is important to remember that the progress in poultry production is a direct result of the very … Continue reading →
Here we discussed the introduction of Concentrate Feed in commercial livestock production. What is the definition of concentrate feeds in this context? I am not clear on that but would like to share my own personal journey to understand. As … Continue reading →
Newsletter 78 – Item 3 The subject title of this item was the title of a blog on the World Poultry web site. You can access the blog here. The blog concludes: Two major determinants when it comes to the … Continue reading →
