Fixing the veld
Which grazing system is the best? It’s a question that evokes much debate, but the answer is really quite simple, suggests Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Hand milking: how to keep it hygienic
Hand milking can be as hygienic as milking machines, and is more gentle to the udder. But precautions must be taken.
Animal health: about theileriosis
Corridor disease and turning sickness are the two most common forms of theileriosis found in South Africa.
About anthrax
Anthrax is a highly contagious disease of domestic and wild animals that can also affect humans.
Dealing with disease – Part 2
Preventing exposure to disease in the first place is the fourth and final step in disease prevention.
Dealing with disease – 1
Four main approaches are used to prevent disease in livestock.
Sows on heat: guidelines to follow
Sows and boars should be paired only when they are about eight months old, even though they reach sexual maturity before this.
5 signs your cattle are on heat
For the most profitable results, get to know the basics of cattle reproduction and herd management.
When your sheep are on heat
Reproductive potential can be impaired if ewes are used for breeding too early.
Feeding replacement dairy heifers up to first calving
Heifers must come into production as soon as possible, but care must be taken to prevent them from getting fat.
Jab them!
Inoculating your animals will help to combat stock diseases.
Understanding zoonosis
Livestock can be carriers of diseases that can make you ill and might even be fatal, warns Paul Donovan.
