An important operation on any pig farm is proper waste management. The manure produced in the piggery can cause many problems if not managed effectively. If sound waste management principles are followed, it can increase the productivity and profitability of your pig farm. During the structural planning of a new piggery, or the expansion of […] More
Tal-Tec livestock spray races increase productivity while reducing cost Livestock carry parasites. This is an inconvenient fact, but a fact none the less. Parasites live on livestock and are the vectors of various diseases. To keep your livestock happy, healthy, and profitable you need to dip them regularly, especially during the warm and wet summer […] More
Buying good quality feed is a lot cheaper than buying good medicine. The first line of defence against disease is the quality and quantity of feed that the animals are given. Good feed ensures that the animal remains in a good condition and strong enough to combat infections and illness. But what makes a good […] More
“Die groot Europese wolkopers, hou van my fynwol, want hulle kan dit aan die modehuise in Europa aanbied vir sagte onderklere,” sê Piet Steyn van “The Caves” by Barkly-Oos. Oom Piet teel en voer sy Rubicon fynwol-Merino’s met die doelwit om wol van 17 mikron en nog fyner te lewer. Hoe fyner en skoner die […] More
As we live in a time of innovative and exciting electronic and technological development, the increase in business being conducted by means of today’s variety of mobile phones is not surprising. In this regard, Steve Carver presented an interesting and enlightening presentation at the Rangeland Forum in 2018. The following is a summary of Steve […] More
Good, efficient housing makes pig management easier and helps the farmer to successfully rear 85% or more of all the live-born piglets to market weight in the shortest possible time. Pigs at different stages of growth need different environments and temperatures. If they are to produce and grow to their maximum potential, piglets need special […] More
There are more than 3,5 million goats in Zimbabwe, of which 98% are indigenous breeds and owned by the smallholder farmers. The importance of goats increases as the rainfall decreases. Goats are hardy and easier animals to look after, because they can survive in harsh environments. Goats are reared under extensive farming conditions, mainly for […] More
Vir so lank as wat koeie gemelk word, bestaan die kuns om koeie so te versorg dat hulle meer melk produseer, gesond en op hulle gemak is. Koeie pas maklik aan, maar sorg moet gedra word om hulle skoon, droog, koel en uit die modder te hou. Tydens hantering van die koeie moet geduld, reelmatigheid […] More
Voer en wins is twee woorde wat ten nouste saamloop in enige veeboer se bedrywighede. Daarom kies boere die voer wat die beste by hulle behoeftes – en ook by hulle sakke – pas. RCL Foods bied ՚n wye verskeidenheid voersoorte waarmee enige veeboer net kan wen. Anton Bothma boer naby Vivo in die Verre […] More
Die streek rondom Middelburg in die Oos-Kaap is afgeleë, taai en droog, maar skape aard baie goed hier. Daarom bied dit ՚n gulde geleentheid vir skaapboere wat tradisioneel ekstensief boer om meer winsgewende roetes, soos voerkrale, te beproef. Andrew van Lingen van die plaas, Schoombee, het ՚n ruk gelede ՚n stewige voerkraal opgerig wat in […] More
The Namibian livestock industry is in decline. There is a large-scale loss of palatable perennial grasses, widely spread bush encroachment, and Namibia is regarded as a country that will be severely affected by climate change. To counter this trend, the Department of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), together with industry partners such as the Namibian […] More
by Jenny Turton The success of a piggery lies in the quality of the breeding programme and breeding practices. Using superior genetics and efficient culling will ensure that your pigs are genetically sound, but also limit the costs of keeping pigs that are not producing optimally. Only the best among the young growing female animals […] More
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