Why your horse shakes its head
Excessive and inappropriate head-shaking is abnormal in equines, but it’s a behaviour that can usually be brought under control, says Kim Dyson.
Small kudu. Big problem?
Eastern Cape game farmers have noticed that kudu bulls have become smaller, and they’re pleading for research to find out why.
‘Feedlotting changed my buy and braai business’
Running a successful shisa nyama in the busy township of Mamelodi near Pretoria, Jerry Boshoga realised that buying meat was eroding his profit. Last year, he established a feedlot to...
Farming Angora rabbits with love and care
Angora rabbits need a patient approach before their wool can be harvested. But the end-product is sought after by discerning consumers worldwide.
Jousting: not for weekend warriors
Jousting is an equestrian sport that all but defines the term ‘extreme’, notes Dr Mac.
Dinokeng results
The finals of the Dinokeng International One Loft Race were held from Gariep Dam at the end of August.
Award-winning breeder shares some secrets
Johannes Uys of Cohanma Jerseys in the Overberg bred McIvor, the 2013 Taurus Jersey Bull of the Year. Denene Erasmus looks at the man and the herd behind this bull.
Aquaculture products – let the buyer beware
South Africa has a particularly poor record in product sales and service delivery to aquaculture.
Is all bran bad for horses?
Bran can be problematic, but it need not be totally excluded from your horse’s diet, says Kim Dyson.
A small, well-managed herd: the secret to success on communal land
According to Alfred Maabelo, keeping a large herd of cattle on communal land is not always a good idea. It’s far better, he argues, to choose the breed carefully, keep...
Commercial pig production: A quick income earner
Not having specific skills to diversify should not be a deterrent, according to Thami Zimu.
Watch out for Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins, which are present in most animal feed, can affect a poultry flock badly. It’s crucial to manage feed and the environment to lower mycotoxin levels.
Sharing information about tilapia farming
With demand exceeding supply, working together and sharing information about tilapia farming will benefit us all.
The high cost of poor bull management
Badly managed bulls are costing the national beef herd dearly, with disease and financial consequences that cattlemen will feel for years to come. Susan Botes investigates the re-emergence of STDs.
About bran and your horse
Kim Dyson remembers with fondness how, as a little girl, she made a warm bran mash for her horses when it was cold. But is this practice good for equines?
Livestock Disease Trends – August 2013
Introduction and summary of diseases and other conditions during August 2013.
Fish farming: affordable protein for SA?
South Africa’s only marine finfish farm on the Atlantic coastline has just entered the commercial market. Manager and shareholder of the Bluecap fish farm in Paternoster, Ingo Beckert, says fish...
Mugabe – a renowned sire
Despite the harsh economic climate, the wallets came out when Johan and Mark King recently auctioned some of their racing pigeons, says Thomas Smit.
Horses – crib biting and windsucking
This all-too-common behaviour leads to poor condition, colic and stomach ulcers, cautions Dr Mac
How to deal with pecking order – horses
Running horses in herds can lead to aggression and life-threatening injuries, cautions Dr Mac.
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