Aquaculture and conservation
Government’s draconian treatment of the aquaculture industry is hypocritical – what is it actually doing to conserve our endemic tilapia species?
When your horse needs an X-ray
Radiographs are needed for diagnosis or pre-purchase examinations of horses, says Dr Mac.
Beef cows: meeting their nutritional needs
Beef farmers should take care to match the nutritional needs of a cow to her production cycle to ensure optimal fertility rates, expecially when forage quality is low. Dr Dietmar Holm, associate professor at the Department of Production Animal Studies, University of Pretoria, explains.
How to treat contracted tendons
Contracted tendons can be acquired or congenital. In either case they require attention, and possibly intervention by a vet, says Kim Dyson.
Kalundu Dairy Farm: Zambia’s biggest dairy
There is enormous demand for locally produced fresh milk and processed milk products in Zambia. Kalundu Dairy Farm contributes substantially to supplying this requirement.
The Arabian Native Costume
This showing class proves the Arabian is not necessarily jittery, just a high-spirited breed,
says Dr Mac.
Birdy and her remarkable mates
We’ve written a good deal about the world’s best One-Day Loft racer, but very little has been said about its breeding mates, notes Thomas Smit.
Are you handling your livestock correctly?
Studies indicate that gentler livestock handling practices will result in less stress for the animals and fewer stress-related diseases, says Leon Kruger of the smallstock unit at the Agricultural Research Council.
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. It is unscientific and unfair.
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 hardy and fertile indigenous beef breed on the Cawthorn farming operation.
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 Speelmanskop to learn more about his operation.
