Stockfarm Magazine - July 2020
Stockfarm Magazine - July 2020
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In this issue
Grazing vs. feedlotting: An economic perspective
Focus on the Brahman breed
Biosecurity • Wildlife trade • High-density grazing • Growth stimulants
Crop residues • Antibiotics • Fish diseases • Dairy cows in winter • Trading Post
Grazing Systems Versus Feedlots: An Economic Perspective
Just as the foot-and-mouth outbreak finally came to an end, the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect.
6 mins
The Importance Of Sustainable Biosecurity And Shearing Practices
Consumers around the globe are placing greater value on products that meet certain requirements, with emphasis on aspects such as traceability as an effective identification system, as well as ecological and economic sustainability.
8 mins
An Overview Of The Global Wildlife Trade
The global trade in wildlife products is an enormous industry. While information relating to the illicit trade of these products is freely available, figures pertaining to legitimate trade rarely makes the headlines. According to global customs statistics released in 2012, wildlife products worth $187 billion were imported worldwide and the value of wild animals, excluding fish and plant products, amounted to approximately $3 billion.
5 mins
A Bright Future Ahead For The Brahman
For the Brahman breeders of South Africa, the challenge of breeding genetically correct animals is one they do not take lightly. They regard it as their responsibility as the benefits will not only extend to commercial beef producers, but also the entire value chain.
6 mins
From Farmer's Wife To Boer Goat Breeder And Mentor
The value of Boer goats as animals that can utilise the same grazing as cattle is often overlooked. Yet on a relatively small farm near Vryburg, this advantageous practice is being applied very effectively. This is according to Desré Ferreira, a farmer’s wife and stud breeder from Vryburg. She started her own stud upon realising that if she continued to try and ‘organise’ her husband’s Bonsmara stud, it might just lead to trouble. Today the Boer goats perfectly complement the cattle farming enterprise.
5 mins
The Influence Of High-density Grazing On Herd Fertility
Farmers are increasingly recognising the advantages of ultra-high-density grazing (UHDG) to improve their veld while also increasing their stocking rate.
5 mins
Growth stimulants in perspective
Running a feedlot at maximum profitability is no mean feat. What it comes down to is that you have only around 120 days in which to double the weight of the weaners in your system.
4 mins
Correct Adaptation Of Livestock On Crop Residues In Winter
For many livestock farmers crop residues are an indispensable link in their fodder flow programmes, especially in the eastern sourveld areas of the country, where the grazing value of winter veld is very low.
5 mins
Silage Talk: Physical Evaluation Of Silage
There is a lot to be said about the physical appearance of silage. In this instance I am not talking about aspects pertaining to proper silage management – we all know that substandard management merely tends to exacerbate existing problems or create new problems that could have been avoided.
2 mins
Managing dairy cows in winter
The dairy cattle breeds found in South Africa today, originated in Western Europe and the British Isles, where winter conditions are much colder than in South Africa.
6 mins
Stockfarm Magazine Description:
Publisher: Plaas Media
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
The magazine for livestock farmers
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