Can once-a-day milking work in South Africa?
OAD milking is becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand, but can it work in SA?
Man, cattle & veld
In his controversial new book, legendary Southern Africa cattleman Johann Zietsman urges other cattle farmers to buck the status quo, innovate and increase their production by more than 50%. Heather...
Farmed tilapia are safe to eat
Commercially farmed tilapia are all male, due to minute quantities of a hormone they are given early on in their lives, but they are perfectly safe to eat!
Tackling rain scald in horses
This unsightly skin infection is not dangerous, but it should always be attended to. If ignored, it can give rise to a secondary infection that will complicate treatment. Kim Dyson...
Sensible syndication success for the Mahlangus
Father and son team, Paradise and Temba Mahlangu, believe in sound education, hard work, service to the community and a balance between the drive to succeed and a sense of...
Livestock Disease Trends – February 2015
Monthly report on livestock disease trends in South Africa.
Flying high for 150 years
With R1 million in combined prize money expected, this is one race you can’t afford to miss, says Thomas Smit.
Dealing with laminitis
A crippling lameness, this condition can strike suddenly, and may prove deadly, warns Dr Mac.
Preserving the indigenous Mbuzi veld goat
With the advent of industrial agriculture, Southern Africa’s indigenous goat breeds faced extinction. However, some farmers such as Hilton Sanders of RH Ranching Mbuzi Stud, are dedicated to ensuring that...
More on species and strains
What characteristics are sought for improvement in a strain development programme? How far beyond simple growth improvement must one go?
Unique merino stud thrives in harsh conditions
Father-and-son team Hansie and Johan Sauer’s Droogfontein Merino Stud is doing exceptionally well in one of the harshest areas in the northern Eastern Cape. Gavin Isted paid them a visit.
Limousin stud: starting well and getting better
At 23, Limousin breeder Rehan van Niekerk has already made a name for himself. This young Bothaville farmer established the Eran Limousin herd while still at school and has since...
Teaching the young horse to steer
Longlining is the next step after lunging when training a colt, says Dr Mac.
Selecting fish species and strains
The correct choice of fish species or strain can determine success or failure. Beware of breeders claiming to have developed a superior ‘strain’ of tilapia. Chances are they have done...
Securing a future for endangered fynbos fish
Through a partnership involving five organisations, efforts to save SA’s endangered fynbos fish continue. The recent project focuses on the Biedouw River in the Cederberg.
A list of plants that are a danger to horses
Horses in the wild seem to know what to avoid, but domestication has dulled this instinct, says Kim Dyson.
Survey: Dairy producers get the basics right
A benchmarking exercise involving SA dairy producers showed few similarities between top producers. In fact, getting the basics right was the only common factor. Dairy consultants Chris Fourie and Justin...
South Africa’s first mounted archery show
Remember those ‘Cowboy and Indian’ films where feather-clad braves galloped on handsome Appaloosa horses firing off arrows?
Dual-purpose Braunvieh for meat and dairy
Cois Harman believes that the Braunvieh breed is ideal for both beef and milk production.
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