Farming Tips & Agricultural Insights

Practical guides and expert advice for poultry, dairy, and livestock farmers across Africa

Zinc and Copper Alternatives to In-Feed Antibiotics

Zinc and Copper Alternatives to In-Feed Antibiotics

Explore effective zinc and copper alternatives to in-feed antibiotics for optimal animal health and growth performance.

The Role of Clean Water in Lowering Antibiotic Use

The Role of Clean Water in Lowering Antibiotic Use

Explore how clean water can significantly reduce antibiotic use in livestock farming.

Reducing Antibiotic Use Through Better Calf Housing

Reducing Antibiotic Use Through Better Calf Housing

Discover how improved calf housing can lead to reduced antibiotic use and healthier calves through effective management and ventilation.

Selective Dry Cow Therapy to Reduce Antibiotic Use

Selective Dry Cow Therapy to Reduce Antibiotic Use

Learn how selective dry cow therapy can minimize antibiotic use while ensuring udder health in dairy cows.

Understanding Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in Animal Products

Understanding Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in Animal Products

Learn about MRLs, their impact on food safety, and compliance in animal products.

Setting Up an On-Farm Antibiotic Inventory and Audit

Setting Up an On-Farm Antibiotic Inventory and Audit

Learn how to set up an effective on-farm antibiotic inventory and audit to promote responsible antimicrobial use.

Bacteriophage Therapy: A New Era for Livestock Health

Bacteriophage Therapy: A New Era for Livestock Health

Explore how bacteriophage therapy offers a targeted alternative to antibiotics in livestock farming.

Probiotics and Prebiotics for Livestock Gut Health

Probiotics and Prebiotics for Livestock Gut Health

Discover how probiotics and prebiotics enhance gut health in livestock, offering antibiotic-free solutions for farmers.

Using Organic Acids to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Poultry

Using Organic Acids to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Poultry

Discover how organic acids can replace antibiotics in poultry and promote gut health effectively.

Phytogenic Feed Additives: Natural Antibiotic Alternatives

Phytogenic Feed Additives: Natural Antibiotic Alternatives

Explore how phytogenic feed additives serve as effective natural alternatives to antibiotics in animal nutrition.

Keep an Effective Antibiotic Treatment Logbook

Keep an Effective Antibiotic Treatment Logbook

Learn how to maintain a simple antibiotic treatment logbook for livestock, ensuring compliance and monitoring health effectively.

Essential Oils as Natural Antimicrobials in Poultry

Essential Oils as Natural Antimicrobials in Poultry

Explore the benefits of using oregano and thyme essential oils to enhance poultry health and productivity naturally.

Global Trends in Antibiotic Ban in Animal Feed

Global Trends in Antibiotic Ban in Animal Feed

Explore the global trends in antibiotic bans in animal feed and prepare your farm for future regulations.

Natural Umbilical Infection Treatment for Newborns

Natural Umbilical Infection Treatment for Newborns

Learn effective natural treatments for umbilical infections in newborns, focusing on prevention and topical solutions without antibiotics.

Training Farm Workers on Responsible Antibiotic Use

Training Farm Workers on Responsible Antibiotic Use

Learn a simple checklist for training farm workers on responsible antibiotic use and animal health management.

Interpreting Antibiotic Resistance Reports Made Easy

Interpreting Antibiotic Resistance Reports Made Easy

Learn how to interpret antibiotic resistance reports for better animal health management.

Effective Colistin Alternatives for Piglet Diarrhoea Control

Effective Colistin Alternatives for Piglet Diarrhoea Control

Explore effective alternatives to colistin for controlling piglet diarrhoea, including organic acids, probiotics, and more.

How to Take a Milk Sample for Culture Testing

How to Take a Milk Sample for Culture Testing

Learn the essential steps for taking a milk sample for culture and sensitivity testing to ensure accurate mastitis diagnosis.

Vaccination: Reducing Antibiotic Use in Pig Farms

Vaccination: Reducing Antibiotic Use in Pig Farms

Learn how vaccination can reduce antibiotic needs on pig farms, enhancing animal health and farm profitability.

Creating a Farm-Specific Antibiotic Use Policy

Creating a Farm-Specific Antibiotic Use Policy

Learn how to establish a tailored antibiotic use policy for your farm to enhance animal health and combat antimicrobial resistance.

Reading a Veterinary Antibiotic Label: A Complete Guide

Reading a Veterinary Antibiotic Label: A Complete Guide

Learn how to read veterinary antibiotic labels for proper dosing, administration, withdrawal periods, and storage to ensure farm animal health.

AMR Regulations in Kenya and East Africa: A Guide for Farmers

AMR Regulations in Kenya and East Africa: A Guide for Farmers

Learn the essential AMR regulations in Kenya and East Africa that farmers and feed mills must comply with for sustainable agriculture.

Avoiding Common Antibiotic Misuse by Smallholder Farmers

Avoiding Common Antibiotic Misuse by Smallholder Farmers

Learn about common antibiotic misuse mistakes smallholder farmers make and effective solutions to combat them.

Vaccination: A Key to Reducing Antibiotic Use

Vaccination: A Key to Reducing Antibiotic Use

Discover how vaccination can significantly reduce antibiotic use in poultry and livestock, promoting healthier farms and combating AMR.

Biosecurity: Key to AMR Prevention on Your Farm

Biosecurity: Key to AMR Prevention on Your Farm

Discover how effective biosecurity can prevent disease and reduce antibiotic use on farms, combating AMR effectively.

Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing for Livestock: A Guide

Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing for Livestock: A Guide

Learn when and how to request antibiotic sensitivity testing for your livestock to ensure effective treatment and combat antimicrobial resistance.

Mastitis Without Antibiotics: Effective Strategies

Mastitis Without Antibiotics: Effective Strategies

Explore how selective dry cow therapy and improved milking hygiene can prevent mastitis without antibiotics in dairy farming.

Effective Alternatives to Antibiotic Growth Promoters

Effective Alternatives to Antibiotic Growth Promoters

Explore natural alternatives like probiotics, phytogenics, and organic acids to boost livestock health without antibiotics.

How AMR Spreads from Farm to Plate: A Farmer's Guide

How AMR Spreads from Farm to Plate: A Farmer's Guide

Learn how AMR spreads from farm to plate and discover effective strategies farmers can implement to combat this growing threat.

Understanding Antibiotic Withdrawal Periods in Livestock

Understanding Antibiotic Withdrawal Periods in Livestock

Learn about antibiotic withdrawal periods to ensure safe meat, milk, and eggs. Understand drug residues and maintain food safety.

Responsible Antibiotic Use on Poultry Farms

Responsible Antibiotic Use on Poultry Farms

Explore effective antibiotic stewardship practices for poultry farmers to enhance animal health and combat AMR.

Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock

Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock

Learn about antimicrobial resistance in livestock and how farmers can combat this critical issue affecting animal health and food safety.