High Stocking rate on minimum veld
Backed up by 40 years’ experience in sustainable cattle production, Johann Zietsman consults with South African cattlemen on how to double, treble or quadruple their cattle numbers on the same...
Marshall Charolais does it again
For the second year running, the Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Charolais Cow is from the same Botswana herd.
For the love of the landsheep
Trientjie and Gerhard Knoetze's Katryn Merino Landsheep Stud has been named the 2011 SA Studbook Sheep Stud of the Year after only being founded in 2005.
A truly Elite Nguni Cow for 2011
Following in the footsteps of her dam, AVM 96 0039 has taken this year's title of Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Nguni Cow.
Schooling a ranch horse
It's not necessary to own a fancy sand arena to school a working cow horse the cowboy way
World-class racing pigeons
There is no weak link in champion racer and renowned breeder Boet Troskie's racing pigeon stock. He recently sold all his superstar pigeons at three auctions. Thomas Smit reports on...
Are you smart enough to be a Brahman breeder?
Defying the common misconception that Brahmans are wild, temperamental and a problem to farm with, Johan Prinsloo selects only calm animals to maintain a desirable temperament in his PRI Brahman...
Intestinal stones in horses
These are formed by an accumulation of minerals around foreign objects in a horse's gut, and if left to grow too large, can be highly dangerous.
Is pigeon racing cruel?
Role players in the sport cannot agree on this question, resulting in a looming court case that may spell the end of pigeon racing in South Africa.
SA’s best commercial beef cow
The best commercial cow at the Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Cow Awards was bred by veterinary scientist Dr RD Bigalke.
Merino farming in their blood
Merino SA president Julian Southey talks to Heather Dugmore about the need to be adaptable and to change farming practices to meet the current economic challenges and benefit from the...
How to treat liver fluke in horses
Fascioliasis or liver fluke is common in sheep and cattle, but can also infect horses.
Pigeons have rights too
An increasing number of well-heeled fanciers will stop at nothing to push their pigeons to the limit - even, it is alleged, using tough races to kill off weaker birds....
Ansoria Gelbvieh impresses once again
Ansoria Geldenhuys has won her second Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Gelbvieh Cow award with ANS 00 0016. Chris Nel reports.
Good udder health paramount at Reynshire
Free State dairyman Riaan Reynders ascribes his success to a directed programme of cost-effective animal health, udder health monitoring and a consistent hygienic milking routine. This approach has significantly improved...
Dancing with horses
Dressage to music is the next logical step after ordinary dressage. With their excellent sense of rhythm, horses take to it easily.
Lessons in breeding
Janneman Kitching enjoyed a swift rise to fame in pigeon racing and his methods have much to teach beginners and struggling fanciers, notes Thomas Smit
Nico’s exemplary Sussex cow
The mother of the 2007 Vleissentraal-ARC Special Performance Test Class bull, NJB 01 0148 now has an Elite Cow title of her own. Chris Nel reports.
Mastering the art of extensive Angora farming
Against all odds, Barries Snijman has tamed the tough Karoo to develop a flock of veld-adapted Angoras that produce quality mohair. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Treating snakebite
Snakes are coming out of hibernation and now is a good time to brush up on your knowledge of how to treat a horse that's been bitten.
