Stockfarm Magazine - April 2020
Stockfarm Magazine - April 2020
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In this issue
The role of input costs in determining feed prices.
Successful overwintering
Biosecurity; Bull nutrition; Maize silage; Feed mixers; Bluetongue; Three-day stiffsickness; Borehole costs; Trading post
The Role Of Input Costs In Determining Feed Prices
South Africa has an established animal feed industry that is around 90 years old. The industry came into being after the drought and depression in the 1930s. These days most of the animal feed in South Africa is produced by members of the Animal Feed Manufacturers’ Association (AFMA) – they produced approximately 75% of all animal feed in the 2016/17 production year.
4 mins
Forum And Farmers Must Drive Biosecurity
The ban on livestock auctions across the country due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo has been lifted.
5 mins
A Hardy Savanna Stud That Meets Challenges Head-On
Tattie Scholtz breeds Savanna goats in the Griekwastad area and is chairperson of the Savanna Club of South Africa.
4 mins
Nutrition For The Overwintering Of Small Stock: A Three-Phase Approach
The principles of overwintering large and small stock are the same.
5 mins
Maize silage: Small adjustments can make a big difference
Maize silage is a key source of roughage in many dairy and beef cattle enterprises. Livestock producers are aware of the basic principles of ensiling and that they must plant the cultivar most suited to their environment.
3 mins
The advantages of silage over hay
A variety of crops can be made into hay or silage for later use.
3 mins
Choosing The Right Feed Mixer For Your Farm
Providing a healthy and balanced ration for your livestock is certainly one of the key goals of every livestock producer. In order to facilitate this task, the right equipment must be on hand. And this is where a good feed mixer plays an indispensable role.
5 mins
From super ox to mega ox
Each industry has symbols that denote its origin, serve as motivation and embody the industry’s unique values and way of doing. For the livestock industry this symbol is an ox.
5 mins
Part 11: Buffalo Disease Risk Management
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) are iconic animals and part of the so-called Big Five.
4 mins
The Value Of Good Equipment Maintenance
The saying that prevention is better than cure, rings true for all circumstances. It is especially apt where the maintenance of farm equipment is concerned.
4 mins
Stockfarm Magazine Description:
Publisher: Plaas Media
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
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