Animals

Dehydration, stress and injury during long-distance road travel can be avoided with a little planning, explains Dr Mac.

The Mequatling Angus Stud is one of the top large Angus herds in South Africa. Annelie Coleman talks to husband-and-wife team Philip and Vicky Barnard about farming these cattle and working together.

A research team is investigating the possibility of vaccinating wildlife populations against rabies.

Laser therapy is non-invasive and painless. Moreover, it speeds up recovery, says Kim Dyson.

Although not commonly practised in South African dairy farming, grass silage production is likely to take off as dairy enterprises expand. Wim Hofman, cattle specialist at De Heus Animal Nutrition of the Netherlands, explains how to make quality grass silage.

In the second part of this series, Wim Hofman, cattle specialist for De Heus Animal Nutrition in the Netherlands, continues his discussion on managing pasture for production.

The quality and clarity of a brand determine how well it will stand up in court. Good branding technique and the proper equipment also reduces stress for animals.

F10 disinfectants, developed in South Africa, are gaining a reputation for treating wounds.

If you’re a serious fancier, you’ll make every effort to be at Boet Nasser’s auction in March, says Thomas Smit.

Pasture grass is regarded as the cheapest feed for SA dairy cattle. In the first of a four- part series, Wim Hofman, cattle specialist for De Heus Animal Nutrition, of the Netherlands, explains how careful pasture management can yield good grass silage.

Misconceptions are holding back production of tilapia in South Africa. In the meantime, the rest of the world simply gets on with it.

Well-constructed paddock fences prevent injuries and are worth every cent, says Dr Mac.