Charolais – adding weight to the industry
Charolais farmer Corrie de Vos spoke to Gerhard Uys about how the breed has improved over the decades and how sound business principles can help a commercial and stud farmer...
Euthanasing your horse
When the time comes to euthanase a beloved horse, don’t ignore your responsibilities. There are ways to make the passing as humane as possible.
A touch of Kaasboer class
The recent success of GJT Lofts is largely due to a very special bloodline.
Towards optimal rangeland management
The interrelationship between vegetation, grazing animals, soil and climate is complex and dynamic. Finding and maintaining a balance between these factors for optimum, sustainable economic production has been the quest...
How to start your own aquaculture business – part 2
In this second instalment of our series on launching an aquaculture business, we look at what steps to follow once a beginner has secured a basic knowledge of fish biology...
Woodrose stud – a successful family legacy
Woodrose Red Poll Stud owner Anzabeth Nieuwoudt says the Red Poll has evolved into a true South African dual-purpose breed. Annelie Coleman visited her on the farm Biesieslaagte in Schweizer-Reneke...
How to train a horse to lift its leg
Dr Mac discusses how to train a horse to lift its leg on command so that its hooves can be cleaned.
Producing an award-winning Ile de France carcass
When one of your sheep takes first place in a major carcass competition dominated by other breeds, you are on the right track. Regina Harmse produces Ile de France on...
How to start your own aquaculture business -part 1
In this new series, Nicholas James will provide prospective tilapia farmers with a step-by-step guide on how to launch and run a successful aquaculture business in South Africa. We begin...
The 238km jackal-proof fence
The Koup jackal-proof fence project shows it is possible for farmers and government to work together successfully on community ventures.
The first 72 hours of a horse’s recovery
A horse’s recovery and long-term career is greatly influenced by the treatment it receives directly after an injury, says Kim Dyson.
Production recording – it pays in more ways than one
With the rising demand for food, farmers have to produce more with fewer inputs. Bertus Mong, owner of the BM Hereford Stud, tells Glenneis Kriel how production recording helped him...
Livestock disease trends – August 2015
Spring is here and it’s time to check your management and vaccination programmes.
Should I insure my horse?
Equine insurance policies now cover far more than just reimbursement of costs when a horse dies. Considering what can go wrong, it may well be worth paying for these options,...
Birdy’s top genealogy
The Birdy family is among the biggest money spinners in One-Day Loft competitions in South Africa and elsewhere, says Thomas Smit.
New 4-in-1 beef breed has a bright future
Is it possible to combine the best traits of the Brahman, Angus, Simmentaler and Boran? Eastern Cape farmer Johannes Norval thinks so. Mike Burgess spoke to him about his idea...
Breeding to the breed standard pays off
The Dorper and the White Dorper are hardy mutton breeds that can produce under suboptimal veld conditions. Achieving a high lambing rate requires fertility and conformation to breed standards. Namaqualand...
Retiring on free-range chickens
Retired broker, Hennie Lamprecht, runs a profitable, free-range chicken farming operation.
Learn about vaulting
Vaulting, the ancient sport of equine gymnastics, is the fastest-growing equestrian sport in South Africa. One reason for this is that it’s truly accessible to all, explains Dr Mac.
