How to produce a competition-winning carcass
At a carcass competition, a livestock producer can test his production methods and standards through the expert eyes of the judges. Producers and consumers also benefit from top quality meat....
Livestock disease trends (as informally reported by vets in South Africa) March 2013
In the summer rainfall area numerous reports were received of wireworm infestations. This internal parasite sucks blood and symptoms in sheep and goats are anaemia (pale mucous membranes) and bottle...
Improving milk production in Nguni cattle
Nguni stud breeder, Dr Paul Meulenbeld, explains how to improve the breed’s milk production.
Careful calf rearing makes a difference
Improved heifer rearing at Byron and Ronelda Orpwood’s dairy farm in Creighton has given their enterprise a vital boost. They talk to Robyn Joubert about heifer management and the value...
For the love of Brahman
The Osterloh Grey Brahman Stud is making a name for itself beyond the borders of the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited Eugene Osterloh on the family farm, Mimosa Park, near...
Perseverance pays off at High Heaven farm
In 2003, Nomthunzi Nduzulwana swapped nursing for agriculture. Her perseverance has guided her through many challenges to a new future on High Heaven farm near East London. Mike Burgess spoke...
Livestock Disease Trends – February 2013
Due to severe drought conditions in certain parts of the country now is the time to get rid of all unproductive and old animals.
Dexters pack a big punch
Large-framed breeds are generally the norm on cattle farms in northern Namibia, but the dual purpose Dexter is making its mark in the area. From his farm between Kamanjab and...
Manage the breeding season for profitable production
The timing of breeding is an important technique to optimise reproductive performance, and impacts directly on the profit margin of beef cattle production. Leslie Bergh, senior researcher, Beef Cattle Recording...
Dr Dung’s lessons
Dung is an important indicator of the nutritional status of a cow. So it’s useful to know what different ‘types’ mean.
Communal farmer sets his sights higher with Brahman
Mike Ramagofu says small-scale farmers need the right breed for their specific conditions. He believes a breed can make or break an enterprise, especially in the case of communal farming....
Livestock Disease Trends (as informally reported by vets in South Africa) January 2013
Due to good rainfall in the summer rainfall areas and hot weather, numerous reports of internal parasites were received. Infestations were reported at:
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