Auction turnover breaks the billion-rand barrier
Game auctions showed a rising trend showed last year says Dr Flippie Cloete of the Unit for Environmental Science and Management at North-West University.
Hocks: Painful horse injury
Similar to the human ankle, the hock joint is easily sprained, warns Dr Mac.
SAMDPR update
With the final of the South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race coming up soon, Thomas Smit previews this hotly contested competition.
I know that’s my cow, but how can I prove it?
Chris Nel discusses traditional methods of identifying livestock. These methods may work well for day-to-day flock and herd management, but their limitations are apparent when subjected to the demands of a modern livestock industry.
Salt water aquaculture
Salinity – at the coast or inland – is rarely a barrier to successful tilapia farming.
Absolutely extensive Ngunis
Ted and Liz Reilly played a big role in putting the Swazi Nguni ecotype back on the map. Their cattle are run with game animals and receive no special treatment.
Livestock Disease Trends – December 2013
Weather conditions: Good rains fell in the eastern part of the country, but extremely dry conditions persist in the western and central regions. Very wet conditions occurred in some areas of the Western Cape.
Keep your horses fit
A stretching programme will cut down on your horse’s chances of being injured, says Kim Dyson.
A rewarding experience at the Kruger National Park
Visiting the Kruger National Park in December is a highly rewarding experience, says Annelie Coleman.
Trout: Cold-water marvel
Why trout farming is South Africa’s most successful aquaculture.
Why identify animals?
In the first of a series of articles, we look at the principles of animal and animal product traceability. Compiled by Chris Nel.
Have you tested your horse for CEM yet?
Without two negative tests, a stallion is not permitted by law to cover a mare, cautions Dr Mac.
