Dealing with equine sarcoids
A sarcoid can occur on any horse (or indeed, any equid) and can be troublesome if it grows in vulnerable areas prone to chafing or similar irritation. Kim Dyson explains.
Why climate change is a threat to livestock production
South Africa’s farmers have little choice: they must adapt in order to limit the effects of climate change on livestock production and animal health, according to experts.
Training western pleasure horses
In South Africa, western pleasure is a discipline largely reserved for children. In the US, things are very different. Dr Mac spoke to Greg Wheat, a highly regarded trainer based...
New pigeon race to boost wildlife conservation
With a ‘dream team’ at the helm and R10 million in prizes, the inaugural Victoria Falls World Challenge Pigeon Race is set to be a classic. Wildlife conservation will benefit...
Balancing tilapia production with conservation
SA’s environmental approach of preserving rather than conserving is hampering commercial tilapia culture.
Remedy for gastric ulcers
Ulcers are a common problem in horses. The good news is that they can be treated naturally and easily with an age-old fermented milk drink packed with probiotics, says Kim...
Twinning in cattle: Mixed-sex and same-sex
In this second part of our series on twinning in cattle, Chris Nel examines various gender combinations for farmers, and the advantages and disadvantages of these in a commercial and...
Dealing with horse allergies
The weather is beautiful at this time of the year. However, this is also when horses suffer most from allergies, leading to asthma, eczema and other problems, says Kim Dyson.
SAPIR final results
A comprehensive training programme ensured that the pigeons were fit for the demands of the final race, says Thomas Smit.
Selling your fish: which customers are best for you?
Before embarking on a tilapia farming business, carefully consider who your buyers will be – your success will depend on it!
Beware of impaction colic
Drought-stricken pasture can produce drier intestinal contents that are more likely to get stuck. The result may be impaction colic, a potentially fatal condition, warns Dr Mac.
Twinning in cattle: benefits vs cost
There are benefits to twinning in cattle, but research has also proved that it has certain pitfalls and practicalities that require careful consideration. In this three-part article, Chris Nel revisits...
Santa Gertrudis: top-quality beef with minimal inputs
The modern Santa Gertrudis is a compact, well-adapted animal that excels on the veld and in the feedlot, says stud breeder Desmond Robertson. Annelie Coleman reports.
Help! My horse is choking
Choke in horses is caused by an obstruction of the oesophagus, not the windpipe, and urgent veterinary attention is imperative, says Dr Mac.
Development zones: dead in the water?
The aquaculture development zones proposed by government are not the way to develop the sector.
Paint, pinto or piebald?
The old English terms for a white horse with black patches and a white horse with chestnut or bay patches are, respectively, ‘piebald’ and ‘skewbald’.
Top young farmer transforms failed land reform project
Dairy farmer, Tshilidzi ‘Chilli’ Matshidzula, the Eastern Cape’s Agri SA Toyota Young Farmer of the Year, manages and partly owns a dairy operation near Alexandria in the Eastern Cape. Mike...
Grow these plants to help get rid of summer bugs
As always, the warmer weather has brought a crop of pests. Kim Dyson provides a useful list of plants that act as natural insect repellents.
Beef cattle fertility – top Nguni stud raises the bar
Mike Burgess visited Christo Nowers at the state-run Dohne Agricultural Development Institute near Stutterheim to better understand how the herd has achieved an average calving percentage of 83,8% since 2000,...
Aquaculture 101: the advantages of greenhouse tunnels
Want cost-effective heating for your aquaculture system? Nothing beats greenhouse tunnels.
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