Animal health crisis in the Northern Cape
Sexually transmitted animal diseases and a lack of vaccines are the foremost challenges facing Northern Cape livestock producers. Annelie Coleman asked Dr Koos Louw, chairperson of the provincial Red Meat...
If you’re serious about safety, get NOSA
The NOSA Five Star Safety System goes beyond safety issues. It offers a proven way of ensuring excellence in your operation and increasing profits.
Joint problems to watch out for
Although swelling in a horse’s hock area does not necessarily lead to pain or lameness, it is best to let a vet examine the joint as soon as possible, says...
Better milk, better cheese from veld-reared goats
Award-winning goat’s cheese and milk producer, Christo Venter, believes A-grade goat’s milk is needed to produce cheese of distinction. He told Gerhard Uys how veld-reared milk goats can supply the...
Unlocking the Western Cape’s game farming potential
Game farms may be uncommon in the Western Cape, but Fernando Rueda, a rare-game breeder on Arc-en-ciel, near Wellington, is convinced that the province has great potential for aspiring game...
How to keep a pale horse clean
Washing pale horses can be a thankless task, as they like rolling in mud soon afterwards, says Dr Mac.
Aquaculture investors: fish out of water
The refusal of both state and private investors to take good advice has left a trail of failed aquaculture projects across South Africa.
Your horse also needs to see a dentist
At some point, we all need a dentist. Horses are no different, and a check-up every six months is essential, says Kim Dyson.
The adaptable Afrisim: ideal for feedlot and veld
Afrisim cattle consultant Lynton Vermaak explains to Annelie Coleman that no breeder can afford animals that need unnecessary attention in the economic reality of sustainable and profitable red meat production...
Update on the CEM debate
Breed societies remain unhappy with the testing requirements for contagious equine metritis (CEM), despite these having been relaxed somewhat, says Dr Mac.
Eye theory in practice for racing pigeons
Eye theory, or 'eye-sign' theory is one of the most divisive issues amongst the racing pigeon fraternity. Some top fanciers maintain however, that the secret to selecting top racing pigeons...
Which design is best?
The design of an aquaculture system is essential to the operation’s success, and should be appropriate to environmental conditions and staffing skills.
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