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Desert cattle operation reaps rewards of regenerative agriculture

Afrikaner – a hardy breed making its mark in feedlots

The financial realities of showing livestock

CRE Brahmans: where structure meets performance

Thinking of farming Afrikaners? Here’s what you should know

Bird flu then and now: the ongoing battle against avian influenza

First steps to take when putting up a chicken house

Navigating the legal landscape for emerging poultry farmers

Poultry: obstacles and possibilities for small-scale producers

Profitable free-range chicken production in the Swartland

From backyard chicks to top show poultry breeder

Global oyster market on an upward trend

The global oyster market is on the rise as seafood demand continues to grow. Oysters are valued as a delicacy, a healthy protein, and a sustainable food source.

Tuna fishing under pressure as global demand increases

The rising global demand for tuna has placed it under significant threat of overfishing. World Tuna Day, 2 May, was established by the United Nations (UN) to highlight the importance...

Production principles for hatchery success

The hatchery is the foundation of a fish farm. Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions, says that by following his six hatchery principles, farmers can set a trajectory for...

Hampshire Down: mutton sheep fast gaining in popularity

Genetics and breeding pave the way for Bessiesfontein’s success

Dormer sheep: proven performer in SA’s meat market

Cape Lob Ears flourish under exacting conditions in the Northern Cape’s...

Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud rises to record-breaking success

Lessons from the money winners of the SA Invitational Pigeon Race

The South Africa Invitational Pigeon Race (SAIPR) brings together pigeon fanciers from across the country to compete in a unique One Loft series. The article looks at how the races...

Pigs of the future: genetics shaping a more resilient herd

Advances in pig genetics are rapidly changing breeding and herd management. With digital phenotyping and artificial intelligence, breeders can now select pigs not just for growth and efficiency but also...

Horses

A top horse stud’s breeding philosophy

The Bridgewater Stud in Hekpoort, owned and run by Garland Poil, has gone from strength to strength since its establishment more than 40 years ago, and offers horse owners and...

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Animals

Cattle

Desert cattle operation reaps rewards of regenerative agriculture

Afrikaner – a hardy breed making its mark in feedlots

The financial realities of showing livestock

Nguni: the legacy of the land

CRE Brahmans: where structure meets performance

Thinking of farming Afrikaners? Here’s what you should know

Poultry

Bird flu then and now: the ongoing battle against avian influenza

First steps to take when putting up a chicken house

Navigating the legal landscape for emerging poultry farmers

Poultry: obstacles and possibilities for small-scale producers

Profitable free-range chicken production in the Swartland

From backyard chicks to top show poultry breeder

Aquaculture

Global oyster market on an upward trend

Tuna fishing under pressure as global demand increases

Production principles for hatchery success

Sheep & goats

Hampshire Down: mutton sheep fast gaining in popularity

Genetics and breeding pave the way for Bessiesfontein’s success

Dormer sheep: proven performer in SA’s meat market

Cape Lob Ears flourish under exacting conditions in the Northern Cape’s...

Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud rises to record-breaking success

Pigeons

Lessons from the money winners of the SA Invitational Pigeon Race

PIGS

Pigs of the future: genetics shaping a more resilient herd

Horses

A top horse stud’s breeding philosophy