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5 Ways To Increase Your Profit Margin, And To Ensure your Broilers Utilizes The Feed They Are Given On the Farm.
It is a known fact that poultry feeds account for more than 60% of the total cost of raising broilers at a given time.
Making these feeds available to your broiler birds alone does not guarantee complete success. There are other factors if left unchecked will greatly impact the profitability of the entire venture.
This article will highlight some of these important factors:

1. Good Storage And Safety Of The Feeds
Remember just like humans poultry birds love their feed to be presented fresh, palatable, and rich in nutrients, minerals, and vitamins, it should also smell good.
Feeds that are stored poorly especially in humid and warm climates (wet season), with high moisture content in the atmosphere, encourage mold growth.
Molds consume valuable nutrients and produce mycotoxins. Moldy feed is not only unpalatable but also toxic as well.
Molds due to poor storage could render your huge investment in poultry feeds almost useless if not taken seriously. These will impact the health of your birds and the effective utilization of feeds.
Feeds stored in plastic containers, drums and silos must be inspected and cleaned thoroughly.
Your feeds should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry environment to ensure that moisture in any form does not reach your stored poultry feed. The roof of your store should be intact, not leaking.
Avoid mixing feeds that will last longer than 90 days. Depending on the size of your farm ideally, weekly production of feeds on the farm is preferable.

13 Best Ways to Disinfect, Clean Poultry Houses
One of the best ways to be successful in poultry farming and to remain abreast in the poultry industry is to start on a good footing.
Both cleaning and disinfection when done simultaneously are vital in curtailing early chick mortality and disease infestation.
A disease-free flock will always guarantee, a rapid, uniform growth rate, weight gain especially in broilers birds, and a good profit margin.
The following tips will help maintain a high hygiene level on your poultry farm, it will suggest to you how you maintain a disease-free flock:
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So many things have been said about maize farming, maize farming is undoubtedly a staple food crop in most countries of the world.
And have been used as a tool to fight poverty in many rural communities. But a lot could go wrong if farmers are not properly enlightened on some of the basic practices that could help them achieve the desired result in maize farming.
The following stages in maize production are very crucial in attaining a high yield of maize production but if left unsupervised will dampen the expectation of the maize farmers drastically:
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3 Major Reasons Why Some Folks Fail In Maize Farming Which Is Attributed To Human Error and Negligence

People working in the cooperate world, be it the civil service and other sectors of the economy. At one time or the other wish to have other sources of income.

One major source of additional income that comes to mind is agriculture. Probably crop production, particularly maize production.

This is so because maize (Zea mays L.) is the third most important cereal after rice and wheat, which is widely grown in the world and used as a primary staple food in many developing countries.

Maize is a widely grown cereal after rice and wheat and contributes almost 5% to the global dietary supply.

The truth is, you can’t mention agricultural crops without mentioning Maize, and maize is a very popular and important food crop for both humans and livestock.
Maize is a staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa which is critical to food security, poverty alleviation, and employment generation, particularly to the local populace.
It provides energy, vitamins, and a minute amount of protein. The output of maize has generally continued to increase in Nigeria.
With continued intervention programs by the federal government of Nigeria, establishment of agricultural cooperative societies.
The CBN (central bank of Nigeria) invested more in its anchor borrower’s program, thus ensuring that the money goes to the local and smallholder farmers.
The use of a less labor-intensive mode of cultivating maize, the availability of hybrids, and improved varieties of seedlings.
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4 Silent Struggles Farmers Go Through and How to Overcome Them
Some years back when I moved to a new location to start my poultry farm. Literally, I was the first person within that vicinity to start a poultry farm, but as time goes on, one or two people started venturing into the poultry business.
And were becoming increasingly interested in poultry farming due to the progress they saw and the manner and ways I was running the farm.
But underneath, just like any other successful business lies real hard work struggles and losses experienced over the years.
Sadly enough hardly a day goes by without hearing a fellow farmer, particularly a poultry farmer is about to stop or has given up poultry farming.
This knowledge base article is going to elaborate on some of these very important struggles farmers go through and how to identify and overcome these struggles in order to make gains: Continue reading for more insights https://bnethub.com/poultry-farmers/

Understanding Strokes
The brain is a complex and delicate organ that controls your thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and all processes that regulates our body.
So when something goes wrong with the brain the effect is visibly seen and felt.
The brain requires a constant supply of blood and oxygen for it to function properly.
A stroke occurs when one of the vessels leading to a portion of the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot. This may be due to inflammation, arteriosclerosis, or perhaps the presence of a clot or embolus from the heart.
At times one of the vessels leading to the brain may be rupture because of a small aneurysm or an excessive localized swelling of the wall of an artery. This will cause a serious hemorrhage.
Any sudden elevation of blood pressure due perhaps to some emotion such as anger may rupture the aneurysm.
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Negative Effect of Fly on Cattle and the Need to Have a Good Cattle Fly Control Mechanism Put In Place

One of the serious crises bedeviling cow fattening or cattle and livestock kept in confinement is how to prevent and implement a good cattle fly control mechanism, flies are some of the most troublesome external parasites.

There are numerous species of flies and all of them can have a negative impact on the health, productivity, and profitability of your cattle.

For you to succeed in cattle fattening technique, a good cattle fly control and management system for your cows, which are usually in confinement needed to be put in place.

For without any good cattle flies control put in place both the cattle farmer and the cattle themselves are in for serious trouble.

The onset of the wet seasoning in most parts of northern Nigeria, comes with it high relative humidity, moisture-laden environment, moderate sunshine, and less dryness, which is a good recipe for the proliferation of disease-causing bacteria in cattle and other livestock.

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8 Solid Ways You Can Prevent Abnormalities In Egg, And Improve Shell Egg Quality.

As a layer farmer that produces eggs, you are in business to make a profit, in addition to having farm-fresh healthy eggs and a good source of protein for the family.

For you to achieve these the eggs must be in good condition and should possess certain essential qualities such as:

The egg size needs to be even in sizes
Clean, smooth with attractive strong brown or white color depending on the breeds
The shell must be adequate and intact with the necessary strength
The eggs must be free from disease-causing microorganisms or bacteria
Also, the eggs should be free as much as possible from stains or dents from chicken manure and droppings. for more insights continue reading:https://bnethub.com/abnormalities-in-egg/

3 Best Ways to Get a Good Market Price for Your Livestock

Nothing gives a farmer great concern more than getting an appropriate and profitable market price for his livestock.

The ultimate goal of any successful farmer is to be able to sell off his livestock in record time without being at the mercy of the middlemen.

The simple and best way to achieve this feat is to focus on the end-user (the consumer), knowing exactly what they want, how they want it, and when they want it will go a long way to make a huge difference.

In everyday business, if you present anyhow product, it will attract anyhow patronage. People will price your products anyhow without any consideration for the effort you put in.

Nothing gives a farmer strong confidence than when he has good and healthy animals (livestock) to sell.

It’s a simple rule i.e when you have healthy good looking livestock for sale your customer (buyer) will be at your mercy.

But when you have a quirky, sick-looking animal (livestock) for sale you will be at the mercy of the buyer (consumer).

No business person or farmer wants to be at the mercy of the buyer, it is the pride and joy of any successful farmer to have his products sold out immediately due to their quality and attractiveness.

This article will help pinpoint some basic points that will assist you in securing a good market price for your farm animals (livestock).

The following are the points: For more insights continue reading: https://bnethub.com/price-for-your-livestock/

Vaccination is an integral part of livestock production, particularly poultry farming. Although it is not a perfect solution to disease prevention.

It is one of the important first steps taken towards the prevention of diseases, and having a healthy flock.

Livestock vaccination helps in reducing the economic losses in poultry production. Proper transport, storage, and handling of vaccines are pivotal to the overall success in the usage of vaccines as a disease prevention mechanism.

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Urban farming can simply be explained as the act of growing plants (i.e. crops, vegetables, and fruits), and rearing animals in a metropolitan area for the benefit of mankind.

Urban farming is unique in such a way that it serves to improve the lives of the farmer, his family, and his environment in so many ways. for more insights visit: https://bnethub.com/urban-farming/

6 Vital Points to Be On the Lookout When Buying Cow for Fattening

Cow fattening is a wonderful way to generate a decent source of income or if you are the one looking for an additional source of income then cow fattening is your best bet.

When buying a cow for fattening, the right type of cow for your business is a major determining factor when it comes to your overall success.
For the sake of this knowledge base article, we are going to delve into 6 essential points to consider when buying a cow for fattening these include:
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As the farming season is fast approaching in most part of west and central Africa especially in northern Nigeria.
Just as the popular saying goes failing to plan simply means planning to fail. It becomes therefore very important we pick our pen and book.
To draw a road map towards achieving a successful cropping season that will guarantee a bountiful harvest.
Although there are factors that we have little or no influence to change or improve upon such as the amount of rainfall, draught, favorable weather condition.
In this vain there are lots of other factors that are within our powers to influence and improve upon, that are capable of making a huge difference between success and failures.
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Vitamins supplements in poultry is a key factor in enhancing the stability and health of your poultry birds.

Multivitamins are nutritional elements that are required for essential activities such as the development, growth, and metabolism of cells.

The various vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, C, and B vitamins play a vital role in the normal functioning of the immune system of your birds.

The supplementation of these vitamins to your poultry helps in boosting the immune system of your birds, relieves stress especially at periods of extreme weather conditions and during the administration of vaccines.
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How to Avoid Heat Stress in Rabbits, and Also Preserve the Health of Your Rabbits.

Heat stress in livestock is one of the nightmares a lot of farmers have to pass through, particularly those keeping rabbits in large numbers for commercial purposes.

With the rising summer temperature. Heat stress on rabbits’ farms, if not managed properly comes with many economic and health issues for your rabbits as well as the farmers.

During the hotter months temperature can soar up to 41 oC even higher which can have a real major impact on your rabbit’s productivity.

If there is no blueprint and a road map in place on how to tackle, prevent, and effectively manage heat stress your rabbits will not simply do well.

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Understanding Sore Throat and the Best Way to Treat It

Usually, the cooler, dry, and dusty months of the year come with their peculiar challenges such as the common colds, influenza, flu, and even covid-19.

A sore throat comes with a painful, burning, dryness, or scratchy feeling in the throat, usually, the patients find it difficult when swallowing i.e. saliva.

In the most severe case of a sore throat, the patient complains of chills, fever, and some hoarseness or laryngitis.

Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air. Although a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it’ll usually go away on its own.

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5 Ways You Can Create Your Own Minimum Wage (Means of Livelihood) Through Broiler Farming

This knowledge-based article is for those intending to make a living by creating their own minimum wage (means of livelihood) through broiler farming, or those concerned about having another source of income to augment their present paycheck.

As the family grows so are the needs increasing by the day. Thinking of a means of generating another source of income to meet the increasing demands becomes a necessity.

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SIMPLE USEFUL FACTS ABOUT GONORRHEA
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is almost always transmitted by sexual contact. It is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Gonorrhea can easily be cured with antibiotics if detected early. But if not treated earlier, it can lead to more serious health issues in the future.

Gonorrhea is basically spread through vaginal, anal, and MouthAction. The infection is carried in seminal (pre-cum) and vaginal fluids

Having multiple sex partners, unprotected vaginal, anal, or MouthAction with someone who has it, are sure ways you can get infected with this disease. For more useful insights continue reading: https://bnethub.com/facts-gonorrhea/

Cashing In With Soybeans Farming, Why You Need To Re-Visit It.

Soybean farming has been around for quite some time, in fact as far back as anyone can remember.

having a different perspective about soybean farming with a deliberate intention to cash in will make a lot more difference in your entire agricultural enterprise.

Soybeans cultivation is not new, soybeans is cultivated in virtually all parts of Nigeria, especially in the middle belts and northern parts of Nigeria.

Not only in Nigeria, but also in most parts of the world. Although most people are cultivating or farming it but never regarded soybeans as a money-spinning crop.

In other words, a crop that can provide a good source of livelihood. For more insights continue reading https://bnethub.com/cash-in-soybeans-farming-2/

How to Identify, Treat And Prevent Spider Bites

Spider Bites

We often popped into spiders accidentally in as much as spiders bites appear not to be dangerous some species of spiders such as black widow and brown recluse pose a more serious threat.

These species of spiders use a kind of venom that courses pain and paralyses their prey.

Most spiders are relatively harmless to man, but some types are dangerous, particularly to young children.

Venom from a spider bites may effects nerve endings, causing weakness dizziness, and nausea. Breathing may become difficult, and the patient may even go into shock. Continue reading:https://bnethub.com/spider-bites/

How To Effectively Maintain And Achieve A Healthy Gut In Your Chicken And The Benefit To Derive From it.

The GUT

Maintaining and achieving a healthy gut in your chicken (poultry birds) has a tremendous impact on your overall success rate.

Over the past 6 decades, we have all witnessed significant genetic improvement in poultry production particularly in terms of:

Improved quality and quantity of birds produce at any given time.
Reduction in mortality rate due to availability of vaccines and improved management techniques
Reduction in losses due to the adaptation of better technology
Mark reduction in excessive use of antibiotics through improvement in biosecurity, management practices, particularly in automated large-scale farms scattered all across the world. for more insights continue reading:https://bnethub.com/achieve-maintain-healthy-gut/

The Right Approach in Treating and Handling a Black Eye

Black eye

A lot could go wrong within a split second, the eyes are one of our most treasured possession for without them, we will have to depend on both humans and machines for guidance and aid. It becomes a serious necessity that we guide our eyes jealously.

So many things could go wrong from a heated augment that could lead to a serious confrontation and fight. Leading to the area around the eye being injured by a blow or strike.

A black eye can also occur as a result of walking into a door or some other object in the dark. An occupational hazard or road accident could also be responsible for a black eye. for more insights continue reading https://bnethub.com/treating-black-eye/

Understanding the Economics of Feed Intake, Weight Gain, and Time-Frame in Rearing Broilers Birds.

Weight Gain and Time-Frame in Rearing Broilers Birds.

You are in agribusiness to make a profit particularly poultry farming (broilers or meat bird). Going into broiler production your cardinal focus should be how to make a profit within the shortest possible time. While maximizing and utilizing the available resources to your advantage.

In order to achieve a marketable and profitable price for your meat birds. The following factors will certainly contribute to your overall success:

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4 Ways You Can Easily Cope With Losses in Poultry Farming

Your ability to cope with losses in poultry farming will be the one to keep you afloat even in the midst of uncertainty.

Every intending poultry or chicken farmer has one basic goal in mind, which is to grow his farm and to be a successful poultry farmer. However, so many factors could go wrong and might be responsible for some temporal setback.

In some cases, even the farmer who has embarked on in-depth research may not necessarily produce the desired results.

Even in other spheres of life such as in businesses, investment in other areas can also go wrong, a disease outbreak on your farm can hit you so hard that it seems like life will never be the same again. Continue reading:https://bnethub.com/cope-with-losses-poultry-farming/

The benefit of Eating Whole Grains without Robbing Yourself of the Essentials Minerals and Vitamins.

The Importance of Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ and Whole grains

Grains are initially harvested as a complete and whole grains kernel consisting of layers of bran, germ, and endosperm.

Wheat, a type of grass plant, is second only to rice as the main human food crop. Commercially, Triticum aestivum Vulgare and Triticum turgidum durum

Wheat bran is the outer hull of the wheat kernel, which is typically removed during processing. Wheat bran is rich in fiber and nutrients.

Wheat germ or embryo is the actual seed or part of the grain that sprouts and grows when a grain of wheat is planted. Wheat bran and wheat germ are intact in whole grains flour.

Wheat germ is one of our richest sources of thiamine, or vitamin B1, which is very essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system.

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Why It Is Important You Re-Visit Soybeans Farming

Soybeans farming have been around for quite some time, in fact as far back as anyone can remember.

Soybeans cultivation is not new, soybeans is cultivated in virtually all parts of Nigeria, especially in the middle belts and northern parts of Nigeria.
Not only in Nigeria, but also in most parts of the world. Though most people are cultivating or farming it but never regarded soy bean as a money spinning crop.

In other words a crop that can provide a good source of livelihood. for more insights and further reading https://bnethub.com/soybeans-farming/

Baldness, the Real Facts about Its Causes and Treatments

Baldness is a sudden loss of hair in certain areas, particularly loss of hair on the scalp in men. A condition commonly referred to as alopecia.

Partial or complete loss of hair on the scalp is very common among men. This is more or less to be expected in the male, but it is very distressing when it occurs in the female.

Premature baldness runs in some families.

Although this condition seldom occurs in older women, complete baldness in females is fortunately very rare.

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7 Reasons Why the Middlemen Should Be Put At the Backdrop

The middlemen

The middleman in a layman’s language simply means an intermediary between the producer (farmer) and the end-user or the consumer of the final products.

In today’s business world agriculture to be specific, we cannot rule out the importance of middlemen. They have been part of the distribution chain for centuries.

One of the problems usually encountered by livestock farmers be it poultry, cow, sheep, goats, etc. is the issue of how to fully benefit from the sale of their farm produce and livestock after both the farming season and rearing periods. Continue reading https://bnethub.com/middlemen/

UNDERSTANDING STAMMERING AND STUTTERING, AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Stammering and Stuttering

Stuttering, also called stammering usually begins in early childhood, and if not properly handled, this serious handicap may continue for the rest of a person’s life.

Stuttering affects people of all ages, but it occurs most often in children between the ages of 2 and 6. Stuttering is more common among boys than it is among girls.

Stuttering or stammering is a serious speech disorder usually characterized by the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words; prolongation of sounds; and interruptions in speech.

The child involved is usually stress-out in trying to communicate and convey his message to the other party.

Children with this disorder often know what they want to say but have trouble bringing out the words in the normal flow of speech. Continue reading

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3 Solid Ways You Can Prevent the Devastating Effects of Mycotoxins on Livestock.

Mycotoxins

Last year during the rainy season a friend of mine was rearing noiler chicken.

Called me, and was complaining bitterly about his noiler birds that kept dying in their numbers not knowing exactly what the problem was.
They came down with different symptoms of diseases; he kept on buying and alternating different types of antibiotics as prescribed by his veterinary doctor all to no avail.

This situation kept him seriously worried due to the enormous economic loss as a result of the birds dying.

Along the line, I advised him to change the feed he used in feeding his chickens.
Continue reading: https://bnethub.com/mycotoxins-livestock/