During calving season, farmers should be especially focused on energy as a supplement for production. Energy should be the basis of a calf’s diet as it is needed for normal bodily functions and growth. When it comes to deciding between milk or milk replacements, farmers should consider which option will best meet their calves’ needs.…
Parasites are as unique as they are destructive. Nicolaas Groenewald, operational director at Biorem Biological Products, advises that taking a general approach to parasite control could be a mistake. “For most people, the term ‘parasite’ normally includes worms such as roundworm, tapeworm and nasal bots, as well as liver and stomach flukes. But it is…
Implementing a traceability system as an essential tool to reinstate South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease free zone status is crucial.
TB is an important disease to look out for because it is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to people. It can also cause severe illness and even death in cattle, further resulting in production and profit loss for the producer.
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