SAPIR 2014 roundup
Conditions were difficult. The birds had to endure heat and a strong headwind in the final, reports Thomas Smit.
Balancing act: running an eight-stud business
Award-winning Namibian farmer Piet Coetzee has been highly successful in the country’s smallstock breeders industry. Acknowledging the role played by his wife, sons and workforce in his achievements, he explained...
Needed: fewer laws and more professionalism in aquaculture
New zoning regulations to protect riverine biodiversity take aim at aquaculture. But they may harm the industry – and still be ineffective.
Livestock Disease Trends – October 2014
Internal parasites - There was an increase in the number of reports regarding internal parasite infestations. Plettenberg Bay reported a severe outbreak of a cattle bankrupt worm infestation in calves....
3 diseases spread by wildlife
Contact with wildlife can endanger your livestock, because wild animals are a source of diseases that seriously affect the productivity of livestock and even lead to death.
Horses and eye problems
Any condition involving the eye is potentially serious and should be investigated as soon as possible, says Kim Dyson.
‘Help! My pony has a parrot mouth!’
The causes of ‘parrot mouth’ in horses are unclear, and treatment can be expensive.
Nile Tilapia: Wiser laws, higher yield
As it stands, prospective legislation seeking to control the use of Nile tilapia will be counter-productive and hamper the growth of aquaculture in South Africa.
Horses: caring for hooves
Knowing what a healthy hoof looks like will help you to recognise an unhealthy hoof straightaway, says Kim Dyson.
The business of sheep farming
The National Wool Growers’ Association (NWGA) chairperson for the Joe Gqabi district, Lawrence Maduna, is a developing sheep and wool farmer who runs a self-sustaining farming operation in the tough,...
How hunting helped this livestock farmer survive drought
Marco and Regine Seefeldt have been farming on the banks of the Black Nossob River, 90km east of Windhoek, since 2000. They lease the 5 000ha farm, Silversand, from Marco’s...
Horses and healthy hooves
Healthy, properly-shaped hooves are crucial to the overall condition of a horse, says Kim Dyson.
Dinokeng 2014 results update
All went well at the prestigious Dinokeng One-Day Loft International Pigeon Race, says Thomas Smit.
Lessons from a communal wool farmer
Communal and emerging wool farmers produce 12% of the national clip. One of these is Nophumzile Sithole in Naledi, between Sterkspruit and Lady Grey. She is a regular contributor to...
The problem with aquaponics
Currently, too many systems cruelly compromise fish quality to favour plant production. But there’s a simple solution to this unacceptable state of affairs that will see both flourish.
Successful piggery businesses in South Africa
Number Two Piggeries currently employs 1 000 people, and farms a total of 20 000 breeding sows.
Always buy the best bulls
If you want to make money breeding cattle, you have to buy the best bulls available. The Glen Heath Tuli Stud is proof that this strategy works.
Controlling veterinary costs
Veterinary bills can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce these costs without compromising your horse’s health, says Dr Mac.
Aquaculture jobs and training
Fish farming is an attractive occupation that appeals to many young people. What should they do to get started?
