Award-winning Holsteins: ‘Success lies in sire selection’
Holstein farmers, Brett and Grant Puttergill, have proven that sire selection and selective breeding are crucial to a dairy operation’s viability.
Adding value to game ranches
Aspiring and current game farmers must carefully consider the factors that influence a ranch’s value.
Dealing with IR and laminitis
Laminitis and insulin resistance usually go hand in hand, and are two conditions that strike fear into any horse owner, says Kim Dyson.
6 facts about feeding pigs
Dr Elsje Pieterse of the Department of Animal Sciences at Stellenbosch University offers some advice on good feeding practices.
Sound management key to laparoscopy success
Elnora Crous explains to Glenneis Kriel how laparoscopic insemination has helped to accelerate genetic progress in the Dohne Merino stud on their family farm, Jongensklip, near Caledon.
SA aquaculture success lies with government
The success and viability of the industry is largely government’s responsibility, because only it makes and implements legislation.
How to manage your consultant
Your consultant might not be your employee, but if you’re expecting excellent results, you need to apply sound management skills to the relationship.
A new horse in the paddock
It doesn’t take long for a newcomer to become an accepted member of the herd. Kim Dyson discusses ways of easing the process.
Osteoarthritis in the fetlock
A horse’s fetlock acts as a shock absorber during movement. Over the years, small injuries can lead to more serious problems in this joint, cautions Dr Mac.
Meet PE’s champion pigeon racer
Shane Gerber has been racing pigeons for 20 years and is passionate about Tom Locks. Thomas Smit spoke to him.
Biosecurity – upgrading your caged layer system
While vaccination helps to prevent poultry disease outbreaks, well-planned biosecurity remains the first line of defence. Agmat Brinkhuis, chairperson of the SA Poultry Association and poultry farmer, spoke to Glenneis...
How effective are recirculating aquaculture systems for SA?
The high cost of these systems can be prohibitive for new entrants to the industry. Pond farms may be a far better solution.
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