Environmental discrimination in Aquaculture
The refusal by authorities to issue permits in parts of SA for the red Mozambique tilapia based purely on its skin colour is like a bizarre form of environmental segregation....
Plants that are dangerous to your horse
Beware of these plants and flowers –they might be toxic to your horse.
Horseshoe Tuli cattle thrive on Eastern Cape veld
Dave Cawthorn runs stud and commercial Tuli cattle on semi-sweet veld near Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess recently visited the Horseshoe Farm to investigate the impact of this...
Dealing with herpes in horses
Quick implementation of vaccination and biosecurity can stop an outbreak, says Dr Mac.
An enabling environment for aquaculture?
In contrast to any other agricultural sector, aquaculture is hobbled by a maze of conflicting national and provincial restrictions and barriers.
Breeding Brahman cattle with superior genetics
Heinrich Bruwer's passion for superior Brahmans has led him to the best genetics in the world.
Problem animal control must be based on evidence
Managing human-wildlife conflict should be based on science rather than hearsay, as this failed attempt at controlling baboons with prisms in the Western Cape shows.
Breeding high-value game species in North West
Klein Buisfontein Ranch is an intensive game-breeding enterprise run on relatively small land.
The top 2015 SAPIR results
The Hot Spot series and the final of this invitational have been concluded, enabling a few fortunate fanciers to impress their bank managers,says Thomas Smit.
Mating season for horses
With the mating season upon us, be careful that the neighbour’s stallion does not jump the fence, warns Dr Mac.
Science, sharing and success
A passionate farmer committed to a scientific approach, Paul Collett won the Agri SA Toyota Young Farmer of the Year award for the Eastern Cape. Lourens Schoeman visited him on...
National aquaculture conference
Two themes emerged at the recent national aquaculture conference: the maze of regulations throttling SA aquaculture development, and the relative absence of large-scale commercial fish farms.
A horse’s mane and tale
Don’t underestimate the value that a long mane and tail will add to your horse, says Kim Dyson.
Good FCRs in beef cattle can improve profits
The owners of Rouvus Drakensberger Stud near Ventersburg take performance testing and animal recording seriously. Father and son team Gawie and Frik Roux incorporated central growth testing into the management...
Caring for farm horses – Part 2
Sugar and honey are useful for treating minor problems in horses, says Dr Mac.
Increasing your mare’s fertility
A Caslick’s operation is highly effective, but it should be carried out only where broodmares can be closely observed and monitored afterwards, warns Dr Mac.
Lowveld Protected Areas: to manage or not to manage?
Rangeland Ecology Group programme manager at the Agricultural Research Council, Dr Mike Peel, discusses animal management under fluctuating environmental conditions in the Lowveld areas of SA.
How to start your own aquaculture business – Part 3
Before embarking on a project, have a practical and sensible understanding of the funds and skills available to you. Do your research before identifying partners, mentors and an appropriate system.
Caring for farm horses – Part 1
Dr Mac takes a closer look at the primary health care basics for these animals.
