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Kleinveeboere: Waak oor dié geslagsiektes
Geslagsiektes is nie beperk tot sekere gebiede of rasse nie en meeste ramme kan dit optel.
The Feedlot, Feed and Animal Behaviour
Just like with all other animal species, cattle structures follow a hierarchical approach, which is especially evident around the feedlot. Proper feed management in cattle is therefore important when keeping these rankings in mind. Feed is an important survival component in cattle, and thus we can see rankings become prominent when food is a factor. …
How to manage your flock during and after drought
Droughts are a reality in South Africa, especially in areas like the Northern Cape. Parts of South Africa are hit by droughts at an average rate of nearly once every five years, says Prof Tertius Brand, a specialist scientist in animal nutrition at Elsenburg. Droughts can have detrimental effects on sheep farming, which is why…
Perfect parasite control by starting with lambs and calves
There are very specific signs to look out for when it comes to parasite control. Taking a general approach to it would be a mistake, says Nicolaas Groenewald, operational director at Biorem Biological Products. Many people think of parasites as worms, like roundworms, tapeworms and nasal bots, as well as liver and stomach flukes. However,…