Stockfarm Magazine - May 2020
Stockfarm Magazine - May 2020
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In this issue
Angus farming with an intuitive approach.
Livestock theft and rural crime.
Dairy data, Meat grading, Minerals and vitamins, Parthenium control, Feed particle length, Bovine respiratory disease, Anaplasmosis
Livestock theft: The short end of the stick
Three elements are necessary for a crime to be committed: a willing criminal, a suitable target (property) and the absence of a competent guardian (owner). The current depopulation of rural areas in South Africa is also increasing the opportunity for crime.
4 mins
Mohair Farmers Going From Strength To Strength
In March this year the Wienand family of Olivewoods Farm near Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape, donated 20 young Angora rams to partners of the Mohair Empowerment Trust.
2 mins
New Grading System Assures Quality For Consumers
With money becoming scarcer by the day in South Africa, consumers are becoming more and more concerned about price. This is one side of the coin. On the other side, while consumers may have less to spend, they are willing to pay more for quality.
5 mins
A Product Must Have A Market
Johan van der Schyff was named Toyota Agri SA’s National Young Farmer of the Year at the end of 2019.
4 mins
A formidable team and an intuitive approach: A recipe for success
“I think Esté has a God-given instinct when it comes to cattle. Combine this with her passion, and you have one formidable cattle farmer.” This is how Bismarck Fick described his wife, Esté, when asked to unpack their individual strengths and how they, as a team, combine these to make their farming enterprise a success.
5 mins
Mineral And Vitamin Supplementation In The Dry Season
Although vitamins and minerals play a critical role in maintaining the health of production animals through their diet, this role encompasses much more.
5 mins
How To Control Parthenium On Game And Livestock Farms
It has been said that parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus), a serious weed indigenous to Central and South America, is a scourge that brings famine and desolation to the land. While there may be substance to this illusion, the fact is that parthenium is just a plant that has a few traits enabling it to dominate under certain conditions, particularly if land is not suitably managed.
4 mins
The role of particle length in feed rations
Livestock producers who are serious about meeting specific production goals, know that particle length in the feed ration is directly linked to animal health.
5 mins
Recovery And Regeneration Of A Livestock Farm After The Drought
Drought, especially when prolonged, causes a drastic decline in available veld, livestock numbers and the finances of a livestock farm. Once the drought has been broken, livestock farmers are left with the question as to which practices will be best to repair drought damage and restore the farm to its former glory.
5 mins
How To Combat Iron Bacteria In Boreholes
Strange-looking borehole water has led to many a perplexing moment for landowners; in many cases this phenomenon can be attributed to iron bacteria.
3 mins
Stockfarm Magazine Description:
Publisher: Plaas Media
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
The magazine for livestock farmers
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