Battling those burrs
Burrs in the mane and tail are not only unsightly but painful,
and can become an animal welfare problem, warns Dr Mac.
The Painter Putteries
Few other pigeon families have managed to equal the impact of these birds in South Africa, says Thomas Smit.
High-volume Holsteins on the West Coast
Dairy farming is difficult, with high overheads and tight margins. Dairyman JK Basson believes that focusing on detail and personal supervision is key to survival in this demanding industry.
The Great Nile Tilapia Debate
There are several species of tilapia to farm with. One appears to have the edge over the rest. But even this species is no miracle fish. Careful farming is still required.
Dealing with Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD
Osteochondritis dissecans is an extremely painful orthopaedic disease, but it can be avoided, notes Kim Dyson.
Developing farmers feel the scourge of stock theft
Stock theft is a major problem which costs the livestock industry millions of rand every year. Chief Samuel Ramugondo spoke to Peter Mashala about his personal battle with stock theft, which has left him with a son in jail.
Game farmer talks economics of expansion
Diversification, expansion and partnership are the building blocks of a game farming business in the Northern Cape. Wintershoek’s Wiaan van der Linde WRSA’s Game Farmer of the year in 2012 talks to Susan Botes.
Champion racers
Free State pigeon fanciers Jaap and Japie Pretorius had an amazing season last year. Thomas Smit reports.
Communal goat farmer planning to go commercial
Most of South Africa’s livestock reportedly occur in communal areas, but few generate income.
A lifetime passion for Merinos
This year, Hilson Shuman produced his 60th wool clip. He is as passionate about his Merinos as he was in 1952 when the death of his father, Ken, put him in charge of the farm Grey Craig near Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess reports.
Dealing with lice
Even well-kept horses can be infected by this annoying parasite, warns Kim Dyson
How to survive economically in pork production
Neil Dry focuses on exceptional genetics in the management of his piggery in North West.
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