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01/04/2026

Hello April

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01/04/2026

Hello 👋 April

Coccidiosis in Poultry: A Silent Profit Killer 🐔Coccidiosis is one of the most common and costly diseases affecting poul...
23/03/2026

Coccidiosis in Poultry: A Silent Profit Killer 🐔

Coccidiosis is one of the most common and costly diseases affecting poultry, especially in young birds and flocks kept under poor hygiene conditions.

What is Coccidiosis?

It is a disease caused by microscopic parasites (Eimeria species) that attack the intestinal lining, leading to poor digestion, diarrhea, and sometimes death.

Common Signs

* Watery or bloody diarrhea
* Dirty vent area
* Weakness and drooping wings
* Loss of appetite
* Slow growth or sudden deaths

Causes

Wet and dirty litter
* Overcrowding
* Contaminated feed and water
* Poor biosecurity

Impact on Farmers

Coccidiosis reduces:

* Growth rate
* Feed efficiency
* Overall flock performance

If not controlled early, it can lead to high mortality and financial losses.

Prevention & Control

* Keep poultry houses clean and dry
* Avoid overcrowding
* Use coccidiostats in feed or water
* Provide clean drinking water at all times
* Start treatment early using drugs like EsB3

Final Word

Coccidiosis is preventable and manageable. Early detection, good hygiene, and proper medication are key to protecting your flock and maintaining productivity.

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📞 For poultry health support and farm consultations:
KVD Consultancy
0784458565

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11/03/2026

Bana Grass: A Reliable Feed for Livestock 🌱🐄

Bana grass is a high-yielding forage that plays a vital role in improving livestock production. It grows fast, produces large amounts of biomass, and provides a reliable feed source for cattle, goats, and sheep.

For farmers practicing zero grazing or pen feeding, Bana grass is ideal because it can be easily harvested and fed fresh. It can also be used for silage making, helping farmers secure feed during dry seasons when pasture is limited.

When well managed, Bana grass improves animal growth, milk production, and overall herd productivity. Planting improved forages like Bana grass is a key step toward sustainable livestock farming.

📞 For livestock advisory services and farm consultations:
KVD Consultancy
0784458565

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09/03/2026

Happy Monday
Brooding

Ticks in Goats and Sheep: A Warning to FarmersBy KVD ConsultancyTicks are one of the most overlooked threats in goat and...
06/03/2026

Ticks in Goats and Sheep: A Warning to Farmers
By KVD Consultancy

Ticks are one of the most overlooked threats in goat and sheep production. While many farmers focus on cattle dipping, small ruminants are often neglected, exposing them to serious tick infestations and diseases.

Ticks cause blood loss, weakness, poor growth, and skin damage, reducing the productivity and value of animals.One of the major tick-borne diseases affecting goats and sheep is Heartwater, which can cause nervous signs and sudden death if not detected early.

Farmers are encouraged to regularly inspect animals for ticks, especially under the tail, inside the ears, and between the legs. Routine dipping or spraying with acaricides is essential, particularly during the rainy season when tick populations increase.

Early tick control protects animal health and farm profitability.

KVD Consultancy – Promoting Livestock Productivity through Good Management.

🐔 Stress in Layer Birds: The Silent Profit KillerBy KVD ConsultancyIn commercial egg production, stress is one of the bi...
04/03/2026

🐔 Stress in Layer Birds: The Silent Profit Killer
By KVD Consultancy

In commercial egg production, stress is one of the biggest hidden causes of low performance. A stressed bird does not produce — it survives.

📉 How Stress Affects Productivity

Sudden drop in egg numbers

Poor shell quality and smaller eggs

Reduced feed efficiency

Weak immunity and higher disease risk

Shortened peak production period

Even mild stress elevates cortisol levels, suppressing both reproduction and immunity.

⚠️ Common Causes

Heat stress (especially in hot climates)

Inconsistent water supply

Sudden feed changes

Overstocking

Poor lighting programs

Excessive noise or handling

✅ Practical Solutions

Maintain proper ventilation and cooling systems

Ensure continuous access to clean water

Introduce feed changes gradually

Follow a consistent 16-hour lighting program

Maintain correct stocking density

Use electrolytes and multivitamins during stress periods

🎯 Key Insight

When egg production drops, first assess management stressors before assuming disease. Most performance issues are management-related.

At KVD Consultancy, we focus on prevention, productivity, and profitability. Sustainable poultry production begins with stress control.

contact us on: 0784 458 565

02/03/2026

Its Dipping Day -
Fighting Ticks Head On

🌱🐐 KVD CONSULTANCY – HAPPY NEW MONTH MESSAGE 🐄🌾Happy New Month, Farmers and Agripreneurs!A new month is a new grazing fi...
02/03/2026

🌱🐐 KVD CONSULTANCY – HAPPY NEW MONTH MESSAGE 🐄🌾

Happy New Month, Farmers and Agripreneurs!

A new month is a new grazing field — full of opportunity, growth, and productivity. At KVD Consultancy, we believe every month is a chance to improve herd performance, strengthen management systems, and build sustainable profits.

Last month’s challenges were lessons.
This month’s goals are victories waiting to happen.

Remember:
✔ Good nutrition builds strong animals
✔ Prevention is cheaper than cure
✔ Records build serious farmers
✔ Discipline builds profitable farms

Whether you are into dairy, beef, goats, pigs, poultry, or mixed farming — this is your month to tighten biosecurity, improve supplementation, and push productivity to the next level.

Let’s raise healthy herds.
Let’s build resilient farms.
Let’s grow together.

From all of us at KVD Consultancy —
Wishing you growth in numbers, health in stock, and profit in every pen.

🌾 Smart Farming. Sustainable Growth. Real Results.
Contact us on: 0784458565

Scours in Goats and Sheep: A Preventable Productivity ThreatIn smallstock production, scours (diarrhoea) remains one of ...
25/02/2026

Scours in Goats and Sheep: A Preventable Productivity Threat

In smallstock production, scours (diarrhoea) remains one of the most common yet underestimated health challenges — particularly in kids and lambs.

While often viewed as minor, uncontrolled scours can result in:

* Rapid dehydration
* Reduced growth rates
* Compromised immunity
* Increased mortality
* Significant economic losses

Understanding the Root Causes

Scours is not a disease in itself but a symptom triggered by:

• Nutritional imbalances (sudden feed changes, lush pasture)
• Internal parasites (especially during the rainy season)
• Coccidiosis in young stock
• Poor housing hygiene
• Stress (weaning, transport, cold exposure)

Effective management begins with correct diagnosis rather than routine antibiotic use
Immediate Management Priorities

1. Rapid rehydration (water + electrolytes)
2. Isolation where infectious causes are suspected
3. Strategic parasite control
4. Feed management review

Prevention Strategy

Sustainable smallstock production requires:

✔ Structured deworming programs
✔ Proper housing and sanitation
✔ Clean water access
✔ Gradual feed transitions
✔ Balanced mineral supplementation

At KVD Livestock Consultancy, we emphasize preventive herd health systems that reduce mortality and improve growth performance.

Healthy animals are not an accident — they are a result of structured management.

📞 0784 458 565
KVD Livestock Consultancy

🌧️ RAINY SEASON ALERT Is Your Cattle Nutrition COMPLETE?Grass is green.Pastures look healthy.But are your cattle gettin...
23/02/2026

🌧️ RAINY SEASON ALERT
Is Your Cattle Nutrition COMPLETE?

Grass is green.
Pastures look healthy.
But are your cattle getting enough PHOSPHORUS?

🧪 WHY PHOSPHORUS MATTERS

Phosphorus is essential for:

✔️ Strong bones & frame development
✔️ Fertility & good conception rates
✔️ Milk production
✔️ Fast weight gain
✔️ Strong, healthy calves

No phosphorus = Poor performance.

- ⚠️ SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY

Watch out for:

❌ Poor weight gain despite good grazing
❌ Delayed heat cycles
❌ Weak calves
❌ Reduced milk yield
❌ Animals chewing bones or soil

Green grass does NOT guarantee mineral balance.
🌱 WHY RAINY SEASON DEFICIENCY HAPPENS

During heavy rains:

• Rapid pasture growth dilutes mineral content
• Soils in many areas are naturally low in phosphorus
• High moisture grass reduces dry matter intake

Your cattle may be full — but still deficient.
🧂 PRACTICAL SOLUTION

Provide:

✔️ Phosphate blocks
✔️ Mineral licks
✔️ Rainy-season mineral supplementation

Small investment.
Big return in fertility and growth.
💡 REMEMBER

Rain creates opportunity.
Minerals turn opportunity into PROFIT.

Healthy cows.
Stronger calves.
Better conception rates.

📞 For guidance on correct supplementation programs
KVD Livestock Consultancy
Call/WhatsApp: 0784 458 565

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Harare African Township

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