Careful with those licks!
Indiscriminate use of licks can do more harm than good, cautions Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Get the grazing right!
Roelof Bezuidenhout discusses the main grazing system types, from fodder banks to controlled selective grazing.
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.
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.
Understanding zoonosis
Livestock can be carriers of diseases that can make you ill and might even be fatal, warns Paul Donovan.
Common zoonotic diseases
These diseases can be life-threatening, so it’s important to understand how they are contracted, says Paul Donovan.
How to keep a donkey healthy
Donkeys and horses have several diseases in common, but symptoms and treatment differ, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Managing donkeys
Many donkeys still run in herds on communal grazing and can be dangerous to humans, warns Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Improving anthelmintic use
A minimal yet effective treatment programme is the way to go in the fight against anthelmintic resistance, say Gareth Bath and Jan van Wyk.
Brucellosis: a common danger
This disease decreases the profit of cattle farmers and affects food security in rural areas. It can also be transmitted from cattle to people, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
