The PPR virus is an imminent threat to the South African wool, sheep and goat...
Agriculture & Livestock production have always been important contributors to the SA economy. Due to the burden of animal diseases, some of which are unique to Africa, South Africa has relied on...
View ArticleSheep farming made easy Part 12: Controlling predators on sheep farms
Severe losses are suffered by farmers due to predators. The severity of the problem varies by farm and geographic region. For some producers, predator losses can be so overwhelming that they decide to...
View ArticleHigh quality swine genetics driving sustainable profitability in pig enterprises
By Irmarie Smal The genetic potential of pigs has a major influence on the productivity and profitability of a pig enterprise. Although a combination of nutrition, health, environment, and management...
View ArticlePig farming Part 1: Where did it start, and how to begin
by Tapuwa Mashangwa The history of pig production begins with humans domesticating pigs from wild boars independently in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and East Asia around 9 000 years ago. A team led...
View ArticleThe C’s you don’t want to see on your farm… Cryptosporidiosis (Crypto), and...
Calving and Lambing season is a stressful time on the farm and profits can be made or lost in the first few days and weeks. One of the major issues facing farmers is diarrhea in calves, lambs , kids...
View ArticleYour animals will thank you: Rumax feed mixers provide top-notch production
Healthy and balanced rations for livestock are key to performance and profit in livestock farming. If outstanding livestock production is your goal, then your animals’ feed needs to be cut and mixed...
View ArticleCattle breeds Part 1
Beef production in Southern Africa has a long history, with cattle being farmed for a variety of purposes in diverse cultures throughout the continent in the present and past. Different species are...
View ArticleRabbit farming part 5: Breeding and herd management
In a single year, a doe can have up to 12 litters of kits. The average litter size is six kits, which means that if a doe is constantly in the presence of a buck, she could be able to produce...
View ArticleALZU Beefmasters: Profitable production reputation
Beefmaster cattle are used as a mother line in the breeding program for reasons of survival, fertility and longevity, with a 90% conception rate contributing to the success of the breed. Alzu...
View ArticleMake Bonnox part of your farm-smart
“When you touch the wire, you can feel the quality,” says Hezekiel Malesa from Brits. He fenced his 23-hectare farm with Bonnox as part of his long-term farming plan. “I invest a lot of money in my...
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