Horses – How to treat itching skin
Treating skin conditions promptly will save you from bigger problems later on, says Kim Dyson.
A bit, can be a bother?
Riders tend to change the bit for all the wrong reasons, says Kim Dyson.
How to become a pigeon expert
You can’t reach the top of your game without top racing pigeons, says Thomas Smit.
Veld test: Santa Gertrudis proves its worth
The North West Veld Santa Breeders’ Study Group has demonstrated the breed’s efficiency and ability under extensive conditions, confirming its value as a beef breed.
Top genetics boost communal goat project
Goat farming is central to the economy of the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Traditional Authority (BBKTA) in North West. A project to improve the local goat herds through world-class genetics is now underway. Annelie Coleman spoke to BBKTA leader Kgosi Nyalala Pilane.
Infrastructure for aquaculture
Adapting existing buildings and dams for aquaculture seems a neat, money-saving solution. Yet this usually leads to failure. Unless you know what you’re doing, build a dedicated setup – you won’t regret it.
Rearing pigs on acorns
Acorn-fed pigs is a Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Oak Valley Estate in the Elgin Valley is one of just a few commercial, free-range, acorn-fed pig farms in South Africa.
Look out for these symptoms of African Horse Sickness
High rainfall and humidity have resulted in outbreaks of African Horse Sickness, says Dr Mac.
Livestock Disease Trends – March 2014
Wireworms: Late continuous rainfall, especially in the summer rainfall areas, led to severe wireworm infestations in smallstock
Fish farming beyond SA
The state of aquaculture in neighbouring countries – and the lessons to be learnt.
Horses: When ticks bite
Lyme disease is rare in horses in SA and can often be mistaken for other conditions, says Kim Dyson.
Insulin Resistance in horses
Prevention is always better than cure. Kim Dyson offers some tips on how to avoid insulin resistance.
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