Farming Bosrander and Meatmaster sheep
Freddie Peters has combined the best qualities of two breeds to establish the Meatmaster breed.
Making a first impression with a foal
Building a relationship of trust and respect from day one will be a life-changing experience for you and your foal, says Kim Dyson.
A basic pigeon loft structure
Last time, we discussed claims that wealthier fanciers dominate pigeon racing. As we saw, it’s a controversial issue.
Grasmunt Drakensbergers – money from grass
Carel Nel and his family pioneered breeding Drakensberger cattle in the western and central Free State. His Drakensberger stud’s Afrikaans name, Grasmunt, refers to the breed’s ability to generate good profits under extensive conditions.
Calming a spooky horse
Horses that shy easily can be desensitised to ‘scary’ objects. It just takes a bit of retraining and patience, says Dr Mac.
A fingerling’s happy home
Spacious tanks, consistency in water temperature and quality, and using both natural and live feed will ensure robust, healthy fish.
Breeding Bonsmara for tough production environments
The Bonsmara is a breed par excellence in any beef production system, especially when selected over a quarter of a century in an environment that’s tough on the slightest weakness. Johan and Michiel Geldenhuys told Chris Nel how they do it.
Your horse is what it eats
A proper diet will go a long way to preventing disease and certain behavioural problems, says Kim Dyson.
Dairying in Argentina – making small farms work
While some South African dairy farms can number more than a thousand cows in milk, the average dairy herd in Argentina is far smaller. But dairy farmers in Argentina share a major obstacle with their SA counterparts: unfavourable agricultural policies.
Snakebites: fact and fiction
Misconceptions about the treatment of snakebites can endanger the victim. Johan Marais separates fact s from fiction.
Red clover for horses
This herb has many different uses for treating horses.
Dexter stud invests in rare genetics
Klerksdorp Dexter cattle breeders, sisters Kelpie Oosthuizen and Bienkie du Preez, recently imported new genetics for polledness
and the dun colour for their Marso Uthando Farming herd.
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