Did you know the oldest sheep ever, a Scottish blackface named Matus, lived to almost 26 years old? If you want your flock to live long healthy lives, paying attention to their nutrition is key. Feeding sheep is an important part of successful sheep farming which...
Chickens are one of the most popular farm animals in the world. With over 25 billion chickens in the world, you’ll be sure to find them on any farm. When it comes to raising chickens on your farm, it’s important to ensure they have a well-balanced and nutritious...
Everything is on a big scale when it comes to horses. A horse’s teeth take up more space in its head than its brain and they also produce about 40 litres of saliva a day! They’ve also got giant hearts which help to supply energy for their large bodies. To keep their...
Goats are intelligent, curious animals and proper nutrition plays a vital role in their wellbeing. They are also notoriously picky eaters, so it’s important you get the right food which they love and which helps them thrive. In this guide, we delve into the essentials...
Rabbits are herbivores, and their diet primarily consists of high-fiber greens and hay. Leafy greens like kale, spinach, and lettuce are also good choices and help to provide them with all essential vitamins and mineral. Hay makes up the majority of their diet, helping with proper digestion and dental health but formulated feed like pellets must also be included to ensure they receive all essential nutrients.
The primary component of an alpaca’s diet is good-quality grass or hay. Alpacas graze on pasture, which makes them great lawnkeepers! However, in addition to pasture, farmers must make sure to supplement their diet with fresh water, mineral supplements, and specially formulated alpaca pellets or grain mixes to meet their nutritional needs.
Today, consumers are increasingly conscious of where their food comes from, its ingredients, and how it is produced. That’s why it’s especially important for food production to ensure the highest standards of production. Ensuring high standards of production is just...
There’s a few things to check to make sure you’re giving your feathery friends only the best quality feed, which is why in this article we’ve put together a checklist of things to consider when assessing the quality of poultry feed.
Quality animal feed is absolutely vital to ensure the wellbeing of farm animals and the productivity of any farming operation. To buy quality feed, you need to make sure you’re getting it from a reputable source. Local FeedSafeNZ helps New Zealanders find good feed...
An imbalance in nutrition and poor quality feed can impact the health of dairy animals. Some of the most common problems related to dairy animal nutrition include: Reproduction - poor nutrition can sometimes lead to reproduction failure in cattle, harming additional...
A look into how animal feed production, manufacturing and distribution is regulated in New Zealand.
Animal feed for livestock and poultry usually consists of a selection of ingredients designed to give the animals as much nutrition as possible. Nutrition is important in animal feed as it supports the health and wellbeing of the animals, as well as ensuring the...
With so many feed options out there for farmers, it’s hard to know what the quality options are and where they can be sourced from.
Purchasing from an accredited FeedSafeNZ manufacturer is essential for both the protection and the wellbeing of your animals.