Progress and innovation in the ZZ2 herds
In the beautiful Mooketsi Valley of northern Limpopo, ZZ2’s cattle division manager Paul Bester is getting on with the business of raising cattle profitably and efficiently in an environment relatively...
Endurance riding through the Taurus Mountains
A long-distance ride in southern Turkey provides an interesting challenge to endurance riders, says Dr Mac.
5 ways poultry producers can combat E. coli
E. coli is potentially fatal to hens and can prove disastrous for a producer. Dr Bernie Beckman, a technical services director at poultry genetics company Hy-Line International, explained at a...
Broiler production questions and answers
When Farmer’s Weekly recently offered on its Facebook page to assist readers with their broiler production questions, the response was overwhelming. We went knocking on the door of the KwaZulu-Natal...
Why a horse rears
It might look cool when the Lone Ranger and Silver do it, but in real life a rearing horse is no fun, says Kim Dyson.
The smallest part of the ruminant diet
Ruminants need mineral trace elements to maintain health and to achieve desired levels of production and reproduction. Trace elements help combat disease challenges and stress-induced problems and support a good...
Fish farming in Winter
When it comes to temperature levels, warm water fish farms and trout farming are at opposite ends of the spectrum. While tilapia hibernates in winter, trout prefer the cooler weather.
One horse, one passport
If your horse competes, make sure it has the right passport, filled in correctly, says Dr Mac.
Farming Bosrander and Meatmaster sheep
Freddie Peters has combined the best qualities of two breeds to establish the Meatmaster breed.
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.
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