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Farmer’s Weekly brings you the latest animal farming news and updates from South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Meet the Quattro Boer Goat Group

By integrating their clients as partners in the marketing chain, these breeders face the problems in the industry head on.
tendonitis in horses

Tendonitis in horses: Causes and treatment

Tendonitis is common in horses that have to gallop frequently, and causes swelling and pain.

SAPIR 2013 results

Hot weather and a headwind made for tough flying conditions at this year’s SA Professional Invitational Pigeon Race, says Thomas Smit.

Choosing the right aquaculture technology

Successful aquaculture is all about making a profit. Make sure your system is affordable and appropriate.

World-class Boer Goats from the North West

The Schoonheid Boer Goat flock began as a sideline on the Kriek family’s farm near Amalia in North West. Since then, strict selection and the introduction of top genetics have developed the flock into an award-winning stud that has produced world champions.
Vaccinating poultry during the rearing period

Vaccinating poultry during the rearing period

A vaccination programme will increase profits by reducing mortality and improving the health of chicks.

Beefmasters with altitude

Dries and Minnie de Klerk produce fine, hardy Beefmasters at an altitude of between 1 883m and 1 950m in the Stormberg, with a severe winter climate. Heather Dugmore visited them.

Fun in the sun for horse owners

Summer can be a great time for horse owners, as long as they follow a few simple precautions, says Kim Dyson.

A home where the buffalo roam

Elandsberg was the first disease-free buffalo breeding project in the Western Cape. Now 14 years on, market demand remains high and with breeding protocols firmly in place, it is an industry leader with an established buffalo stud.

Horse riding for your school

Riding as a school team sport has become extremely popular over the past 10 years, says Dr Mac.

Enjoying the benefits of better genetics

Age has not prevented a group of elderly communal sheep farmers in the former Transkei from embracing change and improving their flocks. The result has been better sheep, finer wool – and improved profits. Mike Burgess investigates.

Aquaculture lessons from Egypt

Keep it simple and don’t become fixated on ‘technology’ – that’s how you’ll make a go of freshwater fish farming.
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