Hunters welcome lion rules, but…
The hunting community has been divided since minister of environmental affairs and tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk outlawed the hunting of captive-bred large predators earlier this year. Issue date 15 June...
Italian beef breed shines at Nampo
One of the highlights of the 2007 Nampo livestock section was the Romagnola, an Italian beef cattle breed, which made its debut at this prestigious agricultural show.
Get set for the 2007 racing season
The end of may and first week of June marked the beginning of the 2007 racing pigeon season. Issue date 15 June 2007
Resistance problems?
Various factors can contribute to resistance in your horse - the bit is not necessarily always the problem. Issue date 15 June 2007
Foal food for thought
The best time to start feeding a foal is two months before weaning. Once a foal has been weaned it is up to you to provide it with a good...
From nest to flight
Besides competitions and various tasks that absorb many hours of the pigeon fancier's week, there are incidents that lure us into a state of pigeon hypnotism. One of these is...
The fascinating world of racing pigeons
What makes teenagers, adult men and women so interested in the world of racing pigeons?
About successful genes
To maintain the high quality of a superior gene pool, most pigeon breeders follow a breeding plan using line breeding or inbreeding from the foundation pigeons.
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis is a fairly common ailment in horses. The paralysis of the facial nerve can be slight or very dramatic. If treated immediately it normally can be reversed
Wings over the Overberg
Farmer's Weekly recently spoke with Gert Roodt, chairperson of the Overberg Racing Pigeon Union, who was very proud of his region's achievements.
Indigenous Veld Goats: made for Africa
Eastern Cape farmer Lionel Whittal, who runs a herd of 100 Indigenous Veld Goat ewes on his farm in Bolo in the Eastern Cape says the breed is gaining popularity...
Treating windgalls
Around a joint or tendon is a capsule or sheath that produces synovial fluid, which acts as lubrication. If the capsule is damaged by percussion or overstretching, it produces extra...
