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.
Caring for pigeon latecomers
Do your pigeons always return after the others? Thomas Smit suggests some reasons for this.
Top pig stud gains from strong genetics
A strict selection policy, in which only 50% of female piglets born are selected as F1 gilts, has gained the Leanside pig stud a reputation for superior genetics. It has...
Tilapia feeds & feeding: get it right
Feed costs are the largest single input in fish culture, accounting for approximately 40% of the sale price.
Small-scale ostrich farming success
Martin Fick and Adriaan Olivier led a group of ostrich farmers in the Eastern Cape to success.
Cutting feed bills
A few simple measures will help you save money without affecting your horse’s health, says Kim Dyson.
