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Poultry farming   The process of growing a variety of poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, emus, ducks, geese, etc. for eggs or meat is known as poultry farming. This has been a widespread practice in Nigeria for a very long time and has become an essential component of farming and farming systems.Therefore, more and more people start poultry farming. How to feed chickens and the choice of chicken feed are the primary considerations for farmers. There are six types of chicken feed you sho...

Globally, the aquaculture industry has grown significantly by increasing fish production and Ghana’s aquaculture industry has grown significantly due to the increased demand for fish and fish products. In recent years, thanks to the Government/World Bank-funded Fisheries Programme and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) through the Ministry of Fisheries. National aquaculture production increased from 32,512 tons/year in 2013 to 52,470.49 tons/year in 2016, accounting for 11.3% of national product...

Fish go through different life stages between birth and adulthood. Juveniles start by laying eggs and hatching into immobile larvae. These larvae are not yet able to feed themselves and carry a yolk sac that provides stored nutrients. Before the yolk sac completely disappears, the small fish must mature enough to feed on their own. When they develop enough to feed themselves, the fish are called fry. In addition, they have developed scales and working fins, and the transition to juveniles is ...

It takes a certain amount of time from fry to mature catfish, which is affected by feed and environment. The high-quality floating fish feed allows farmers to grow healthy catfish for high profits.   One month   Fingerlings are fishes that are after birth about 1 week to about 3 weeks old, while juveniles are 4 weeks to about 6 weeks after birth. Juveniles should be about 8 cm in length and 2 grams in weight.There is a large market for fingerlings and juveniles, and farmers manually...

Floating head generally refers to the phenomenon that the dissolved oxygen content in the water drops sharply due to changes in the water environment, causing fish to float on the water surface and swallow air due to lack of oxygen. Fish floating head is a temporary physiological stress response to hypoxia and other adverse factors in the water environment. A slight floating head can affect the growth rate of fish, and a severe floating head will cause a large number of fish deaths. If not re...

There are many kinds of catfish diseases, so when cultivating, you should carefully observe the status of the catfish every day, and if you find something wrong, you should immediately isolate it. A good fish farming environment and nutrient-rich floating fish feed are very important for catfish, which can improve catfish health and prevent disease.               Channel Catfish Virus Disease (CCVD)   CCVD is caused by a herpesvirus. It is known to affect Blue and Channel catf...

Aspects need to know when preventing catfish disease   The following elements need to be taken into account in order to prevent catfish disease Know your water. Before beginning any treatment, be aware of the holding or raising unit’s water capacity. Know your fish. The same medicine or chemical will have varied effects on fish of various species and ages. Know your chemistry. Understand the chemical’s toxicity to the specific fish species that need to be treated. It is impor...

The benefits of fish farming in Ghana   Fish market   Fishery products are by far the most popular animal products on the market, accounting for more than 60% of the meat products in the Nigerian market. Aquaculture conditions in Ghana are good. The climate is suitable for the cultivation of tilapia and many other species, the quantity, and quality of water are excellent, the labor force is abundant, and the country has enough agricultural resources to supply the large fish feed ind...

Fish farming in Ghana   Ghana has a wide variety of fish, but many people love catfish for its juicy, tender, and delicious meat. Also, this fish is easy to farm even in small fish farms, and even catfish farming can be organized at home. Catfish are delicious, easy to keep, and grow fast enough. The biology of catfish allows them to survive without water for up to two days. Catfish farming is increasingly becoming an attractive form of agriculture for many Ghanaians, especially young pe...

The outcomes of  overfeeding catfish   It is often difficult to tell how much food is right for your fish. A moderate amount of food may seem like too little for most fish farmers. However, overfeeding fish can be a serious problem that can cause the fish to become lethargic and sick, and even lead to death. Overfeeding fish not only affects the health of the fish, but also negatively affects the overall environment of the pond. The amount of feed to feed the catfish can be problematic f...

Several factors affect pellet quality, such as the size of pellets, raw material, Steam, state of the pellet machine, the granulation process, and fat content. Pay attention to these factors when making fish feed pellets.   The size of the pellets     The size of the particle is another factor that affects quality. As a rule, the finer the particle is ground, the higher the quality of the pellet obtained. This is because the particles are more exposed to the conditioning proce...

Whether you’re planning to buy feed pellets for your fish, or you decide to buy a pellet machine to make your own fish feed, it’s important for you to know how to differentiate between good quality pellets and poor quality pellets. Here are 5 easy ways to tell you how good or bad the pellets are. With these methods, you can avoid wasting fish feed and keep your fish healthy.   Look at fish feed pellets   Look at the color: fish pellet feed is made of fish meal, soybean m...