Classing mohair 1
Roelof Bezuidenhout takes us through the preparation of the clip.
Managing heifers and first-calvers
It’s expensive to grow out heifers until they calve for the first time. It pays to invest in the heifer group, says the ARC’s Leslie Bergh.
Veld and flock management
A goat farmer must plan veld and flock management in advance, advises Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Fighting flies in horse stables
Some practical fly control strategies from Dr Mac.
Constant inspection of your flock is crucial for success
If you want to be a successful livestock farmer, your animals must be the last thing you think about at night, and the first thing you think about in the morning.
Inbreeding
Can cattle breeders benefit from mating related animals? Leslie Bergh provides some answers.
Don’t mix your staples
The KwaZulu-Natal Wool Growers’ Association recently expressed its concern about the number of the farmers mixing different wool lengths into bales for sale.
Cross-bred or pure-bred: designing a herd
Weigh up the advantages for your situation and decide accordingly, says Leslie Bergh. Good management is the key to successful cattle farming.
What to look for when buying breeding goats
Just like with sheep, fertile, good-quality goats are important for better production, healthy kids and good quality meat.
Choosing a breed that’s right for you
One of the first things beginner cattlemen want to know is: what’s the best beef breed to farm with? Leslie Bergh of the ARC provides a few broad guidelines.
The Dexter breed
A hardy, docile breed, the tiny Dexter is often favoured by smallholder farmers.
12 financial management rules for dairy farmers
Consultant Allan Penderis of Tammac Consultants says that while he can’t provide specific advice because he has not personally visited Nofisa Farm, Tammac’s 12 general rules are of value to all dairy farmers.
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