A better Charolais herd with in vitro fertilisation
Clara Bruwer, a Charolais stud breeder from Vryburg, is convinced that technology is the optimal way to provide the best possible gene base for her clients. She spoke to Annelie...
Aquaponics: a teenager’s passion grows into a business
A Pretoria-based teenager is running a successful aquaponics farm, and doing so with expertise and foresight.
Treating horses that leak urine
A slow dribble of urine in a mare, gelding or stallion can have one of several causes, and could point to a serious medical condition. It requires immediate investigation, warns...
How to select a top-performing beef cow
Breeding cows form the mainstay of the beef industry, according to animal scientist, Danie Bosman. Speaking at a Drakensberger information day in Potchefstroom, he said that the ideal breeding cow...
Breeding your mare
Eager to hear the clatter of little hooves? Kim Dyson discusses the basics of putting your mare in foal.
Small aquaculture systems: the simpler, the better!
Because of their scale, these systems have very limited yields. Choosing a complex, small system will not increase yield; it will only increase cost!
Boran: A no-fuss, no-hassle breed
Almost 20 years ago, Chris Webb introduced Borans to his crossbreeding programme on the 1 500ha farm, Tharfield, in the Eastern Cape.
The fundamentals of hoof care
Sheared heels are common in horses that are toe in or toe out, and are likely to recur if conformation is poor. Fortunately, a farrier can make all the difference,...
Why aquaculture is stressful for fish
Fish species that are adapted for rivers generally perform better under aquaculture’s challenging conditions.
A step-by-step guide to intensive bushbuck breeding
Werner Nel of Bosbok R514 Breeders near Hartbeespoort in North West started breeding bushbuck in 2010. In time, the project expanded to the point where it became necessary to isolate...
Tips on how to win at the western mounted games
Western mounted games is the fastest-growing equestrian sport in South Africa. Barrel racing, which attracts large audiences and generous prizes in the US, is...
Beef production: commercial Nguni success on leased land
Kragga Kamma Ngunis on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth is a successful stud and commercial operation that proves creative thinking and ongoing marketing are more important than owning the land...
Bass: an easy-to-breed alternative in aquaculture
With its wide temperature tolerance, the humble bass may be a good option for commercial production.
Boran crosses produce fine weaners for the feedlot industry
Quentin and Marisa de Bruyn from Ladybrand in the Free State have ‘fallen head-over-heels in love’ with Boran cattle, and see the breed as a top contender in South Africa’s...
Teaching beginners to ride safely
It’s possible to mitigate the risks without taking the fun out of riding, says Dr Mac.
Helping a horse recover from injury
A good deal of supportive treatment is required to treat a physical injury, such as a tendon strain and soft tissue damage. Kim Dyson explains how to go about this...
Lack of land hampers top developing farmers
Zolani Tyali and his son Mandange recently won the 2017 Unistel SA Stud Book Elite Developing Farmer award. Mike Burgess visited them on their farm in the Eastern Cape to...
Free-range eggs add value for commercial producer
As a small but significant addition to an intensive operation, Thorntree Farm’s free-range eggs are quietly making a name in this niche market. Ryan Stegmann spoke to Chris Nel.
Protect your horse from the sun
Lack of the dark skin pigment, melanin, on some parts of a horse’s body can lead to sunburn or skin cancer. Horses should have access to shade at all times...
The World Aquaculture Society Conference 2017
The World Aquaculture Society held its first-ever conference in Africa, in Cape Town from 27 June to 30 June, along with the biannual conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern...
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