Skin conditions in pigs and how to treat them
Some skin conditions in pigs can lead to loss of production or even death, and need rapid treatment.
Know your cattle: Nguni
This indigenous breed offers outstanding beef production under harsh African conditions
Treating heartwater
Heartwater can cause high fever, convulsions and death among sheep, goats and cattle.
Help ewes bond with lambs
Cut lamb mortality by allowing ewes and lambs to bond the natural way - by smell. Alan Harman reports.
Caring for your sunflower crop
This week, we look at fertilisation, weed control and harvesting
Know your cattle: Limousin
This rugged breed is easy to work with, has high weaning rates, and produces tender, tasty beef
Understanding percentages
As a farmer, you always need to work with figures and percentages are an important part of your calculations. The good news is that they're really quite easy to understand.
Know your cattle: Hugenoot
The Hugenoot combines the hardiness of the Afrikaner and good production of the Charolais.
Know your cattle: Hereford
This fertile breed will up the profit potential of your cow herd.
Different methods of marking livestock- part 2
Last week, we looked at hot-iron and freeze branding to mark livestock. This week we look at five other methods.
Know your cattle: Drakensberger
The hardy and indigenous Drakensberger is a true profit breed, known for its placid nature.
Different methods of marking livestock
Livestock can be marked to establish ownership. One method of permanent marking you can use is branding.
