Know your cattle: Simmentaler
The Simmentaler breed comes from the Simme valley in Switzerland, where it gained a reputation as an excellent cross-breeder due to increased hybrid vigour.
Milking techniques: the best habits
The correct milking method will keep the cow's udder healthy and improve yield.
Healthy udders mean more milk
A farmer has to treat skin problems in cattle such as frostbite, warts and blue udder disease before they lead to a lower milk yield.
Dealing with Mastitis
This is a potentially fatal disease, and needs prompt and careful attention.
Why are goats so special?
Goats are remarkable animals. They're tough and versatile, and have more uses than you could ever imagine.
Know your cattle: Red Poll
Combining good high milk production and tender beef, this is a true dual purpose breed.
Know your cattle: Pinzgauer
This dual purpose breed is renowned for its hardiness, fertility and longevity.
Lumps, hair loss and other skin problems in pigs
Skin diseases in pigs can be serious or even fatal. This week, we look at the causes of lumps, changes in skin colour, thickening of the skin, and hair loss.
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.
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