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In order to maximize breeder flock performance during hot weather, additional attention must be given to the
breeder, house environment, water, feed and nutritional programs. This bulletin provides practical advice for
managers and staff in each of these areas. The overall intent is to improve bird comfort and reduce the effects of
heat by modifying husbandry and nutritional practices.

Rabbit Entrepreneurs Ghana (REGHA) was established with the vision to be a highly effective Association of rabbit entrepreneurs recognized worldwide for its contribution to national development.   Mission Bring together purpose-driven businesses of rabbit entrepreneurs in order to harness their economic potential for national development. Stimulate the perpetual consumption of rabbit meat in Ghana through … Continue reading Rabbit Entrepreneurs Ghana (REGHA)

Feedipedia Feedipedia is an open access information system on animal feed resources that provides information on nature, occurrence, chemical composition, nutritional value and safe use of nearly 1400 worldwide livestock feeds. It is managed jointly by INRA, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. The main objective of Feedipedia is to provide extension and development workers, planners, project formulators, livestock farmers, science managers, … Continue reading Feedipedia

When setting up a breeding system for your rabbitry, your first consideration should be your purpose for raising rabbits. If you’re raising rabbits for meat, you may want to produce as many fryers as possible. If you’re mostly  interested in showing rabbits, you may want to have only a  few litters each year and time … Continue reading 4H Rabbit Tracks Breeding Techniques

Nutrient Requirements of Poultry Poultry diets must be formulated to provide all of the bird’s nutrient requirements if optimum growth and production is to be achieved. There are six classes of nutrients: Carbohydrates – the major source of energy for poultry. Most of the carbohydrate in poultry diets is provided by cereal grains. Fats – provide energy and essential … Continue reading Nutrient Requirements of Poultry

Feed intake The nutrient intake of poultry is affected by both the nutrient composition of the diet and the amount of feed eaten or feed intake. The optimum nutrient intake for poultry raised commercially will depend on the commercial goals of the poultry enterprise. The goals in feeding poultry differ between different classes of poultry. In … Continue reading Feed Intake in Poultry