How to Livestock

Pigs, like any livestock, are prone to diseases. Some of these can be serious and even fatal. Fortunately, most can be treated if caught in time.

Good clip preparation is vital, and opens up an opportunity to add value to the product before it leaves the farm, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.

Healthy sows are important if you want to produce the maximum number of pigs and make a good profit.

Researchers at Onderstepoort Biological Products examine the symptoms and control of RVF.

Controversy has surrounded RVF and the efficacy of vaccines for the disease. Dr TK Smit, Dr J Heath and P Pieterson of Onderstepoort Biological Products attempt to set the record straight.

Care is essential to avoid piglet mortality in the first three days of life. Here's a list of tips on how to manage piglets.

According to expert Bruce Gibson, the three golden rules for best broiler house management are: look, listen and smell. This week we discuss the importance of listening to your broilers. Lloyd Phillips reports.

Feed your pigs correctly and you’ll have efficient reproduction and growth as well as good quality meat.

Prospects for animal feed prices are not looking good as demand is starting to outstrip supply.

Feed will be your biggest cost when raising pigs, but they reward careful feeding with excellent profits.

The successful pig farmer always uses good breeding stock.

Here are some basic facts you need to know before starting your own piggery.