Making a first impression with a foal
Building a relationship of trust and respect from day one will be a life-changing experience for you and your foal, says Kim Dyson.
A basic pigeon loft structure
Last time, we discussed claims that wealthier fanciers dominate pigeon racing. As we saw, it’s a controversial issue.
Grasmunt Drakensbergers – money from grass
Carel Nel and his family pioneered breeding Drakensberger cattle in the western and central Free State. His Drakensberger stud’s Afrikaans name, Grasmunt, refers to the breed’s ability to generate good...
Calming a spooky horse
Horses that shy easily can be desensitised to ‘scary’ objects. It just takes a bit of retraining and patience, says Dr Mac.
A fingerling’s happy home
Spacious tanks, consistency in water temperature and quality, and using both natural and live feed will ensure robust, healthy fish.
Breeding Bonsmara for tough production environments
The Bonsmara is a breed par excellence in any beef production system, especially when selected over a quarter of a century in an environment that’s tough on the slightest weakness....
Your horse is what it eats
A proper diet will go a long way to preventing disease and certain behavioural problems, says Kim Dyson.
Dairying in Argentina – making small farms work
While some South African dairy farms can number more than a thousand cows in milk, the average dairy herd in Argentina is far smaller. But dairy farmers in Argentina share...
Snakebites: fact and fiction
Misconceptions about the treatment of snakebites can endanger the victim. Johan Marais separates fact s from fiction.
Dexter stud invests in rare genetics
Klerksdorp Dexter cattle breeders, sisters Kelpie Oosthuizen and Bienkie du Preez, recently imported new genetics for polledness and the dun colour for their Marso Uthando Farming herd.
Horses and thumps disorder
This serious disorder can affect endurance horses after a long ride, says Dr Mac.
Levelling the playing field for pigeon racing
It is often claimed that the wealthier fanciers are dominating pigeon racing. But having a lot of money doesn’t necessarily make you a winner, says Thomas Smit.
Sustainable use of dewormers
Dewormer resistance in small ruminants has increased worldwide. Veterinary scientist David Bartram provided an insight into this problem at the recent World Merino Conference.
Fish breeding do’s & don’ts
There’s more to breeding than sticking fish in the water and hoping for the best. Start off with the right type of tank, get quality fish, and avoid inbreeding.
Free-range and carbon credits pay off for Farmer Angus
Angus McIntosh and his wife Mariota returned to SA from London 10 years ago. In 2009, they took the plunge and began farming on rented land. Since then, they have...
Essential oils for horses
Essential oils can be used to improve the mood and physical well-being of your horse, says Kim Dyson.
Tilapia on our shelves
Long considered the ‘aquaculture fish of the future’, tilapia products are now being imported in quantity from Zimbabwe, writes Stephen McVeigh.
Working together for better beef
Ten farmers developed and adapted the genetics of their beef cattle to their environment and now produce profitable progeny.
Livestock Disease Trends – May 2014
Roundworms: Although conditions in the summer rainfall area are not so conducive for new wireworm infestations, there were still numerous reports of losses due to this parasite.
