Training western pleasure horses
In South Africa, western pleasure is a discipline largely reserved for children. In the US, things are very different. Dr Mac spoke to Greg Wheat, a highly regarded trainer based...
New pigeon race to boost wildlife conservation
With a ‘dream team’ at the helm and R10 million in prizes, the inaugural Victoria Falls World Challenge Pigeon Race is set to be a classic. Wildlife conservation will benefit...
Balancing tilapia production with conservation
SA’s environmental approach of preserving rather than conserving is hampering commercial tilapia culture.
Remedy for gastric ulcers
Ulcers are a common problem in horses. The good news is that they can be treated naturally and easily with an age-old fermented milk drink packed with probiotics, says Kim...
Twinning in cattle: Mixed-sex and same-sex
In this second part of our series on twinning in cattle, Chris Nel examines various gender combinations for farmers, and the advantages and disadvantages of these in a commercial and...
Dealing with horse allergies
The weather is beautiful at this time of the year. However, this is also when horses suffer most from allergies, leading to asthma, eczema and other problems, says Kim Dyson.
SAPIR final results
A comprehensive training programme ensured that the pigeons were fit for the demands of the final race, says Thomas Smit.
Selling your fish: which customers are best for you?
Before embarking on a tilapia farming business, carefully consider who your buyers will be – your success will depend on it!
Beware of impaction colic
Drought-stricken pasture can produce drier intestinal contents that are more likely to get stuck. The result may be impaction colic, a potentially fatal condition, warns Dr Mac.
Twinning in cattle: benefits vs cost
There are benefits to twinning in cattle, but research has also proved that it has certain pitfalls and practicalities that require careful consideration. In this three-part article, Chris Nel revisits...
Santa Gertrudis: top-quality beef with minimal inputs
The modern Santa Gertrudis is a compact, well-adapted animal that excels on the veld and in the feedlot, says stud breeder Desmond Robertson. Annelie Coleman reports.
Help! My horse is choking
Choke in horses is caused by an obstruction of the oesophagus, not the windpipe, and urgent veterinary attention is imperative, says Dr Mac.
ADVERTISEMENT
MUST READS
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
