The Beef Shorthorn: a breed to be reckoned with
“The US Department of Agriculture’s Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) ranks the Beef Shorthorn as one of the best performers in the world in terms of calving ease, average daily...
Horses show off their talents
This year’s SANESA Championship attracted a record number of riders and many talented youngsters, says Dr Mac.
What danger do freshwater species really pose?
Climatic conditions dictate where species such as trout, tilapia and catfish can be farmed as well as the threat they pose to our natural environment.
Steps on healing a horse’s wound
Once the initial trauma has passed and the wound has been cleaned and treated, the final stage of healing can commence, says Kim Dyson.
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.
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