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Time for us to take stock after pigeon racing season

At the end of the pigeon racing season, we need to analyse and build for the future, writes Thomas Smit.

Preparing for pigeon shows

The appearance of healthy prize-winning pigeons is linked to hygiene, writes Thomas Smit.

Heat stroke can kill

Unfit horses with long coats are more prone to heat stress, writes Dr Mac.

Pigeons: advice on preventing disease

Maintaining strict hygiene is of primary importance in keeping racers free of infection, writes Thomas Smit.

Teaching a horse to lift a foot

Your horse should lift all four feet willingly when asked, writes Dr Mac.

Born to the pigeon loft

Danie Barnard's dad kept pigeons all his life as a non-competing fancier, so Danie Jnr was raised in the pigeon loft.

All in the eyes of the pigeon racer

The qualities of a good racing pigeon aren't always visible at first glance, writes Thomas Smit.

Pigeon racing: examine the eyes

A number of ambitious beginners in the pigeon sport have asked what to look for in the eye of a racing pigeon. The information here is based on my own...

Manipulating form in pigeon racing

The recipe for success in pigeon racing is entirely in human hands, writes Thomas Smit.

Observing and training winning pigeons

Importing good pigeons isn't as important as how we train the ones we have, writes Thomas Smit.

Tips for winning distance races

To be successful in racing pigeons, you need discipline and hard work. You need to examine the racing programme to understand what's expected from the pigeons and how to train...

Are your pigeons tough enough?

The distance flown is not the deciding factor when identifying a disastrous pigeon race event, but rather the speed and the losses.

Should racing pigeons take their medicine?

Over the years we've received contrary advice about routine treatment in the off-season. Some are entirely against it, while others strongly advises it, but with caution. Who should we follow?

Optimal veld management in the Little Karoo

When stocking game in the Little Karoo, farmers must be aware of the fragility of this veld. Careful monitoring of veld, starting with the right species, as well as the...

Top young farmers face the future enthusiastically

James Raw - chasing opportunity

Laminitis: too much rich food can cause lameness

Laminitis often has devastating consequences for your horse's ability to work. If it's too severe, your horse may even have to be put down, writes Dr Mac.

Disastrous flights for racers

Freak weather, fatigue and inexperience can result in losses, more so if the birds are younger than six months old.

Game: a still-growing industry

A scientific analysis of price trends at last year's game auctions indicates that despite the economic downturn, demand for certain species was high and more animals were being sold directly...

Match-making methods with pigeons

We take a look at the importance of racing performance, natural selection and human intervention in pigeon breeding.

Racing pigeons & heat training

Heat training will only help to a point. Pigeons should have the right genotype to handle heat.
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