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In dieser Angelegenheit

Veld testing sets new benchmarks
Supplements for overwintering
Health of our national herd
Weaner calves • Water • Creep feed • Self-mixing • Triplet model
Hoof care • Long-acting tick control • Notifiable diseases • Trading Post

Veld testing sets new benchmarks

The veld testing concept, as practiced in veld bull and veld ram tests under the auspices of Veld Bull and Ram Southern Africa (VBRSA), is gaining momentum and popularity, according to Dr Hannes Dreyer. He is generally regarded as the father of the veld testing concept in South Africa.

5 mins

Preparing Your Weaner Calves For The Feedlot

Excellent growth and feed efficiency are the two main traits of weaner calves that have the greatest influence on the profitability of a feedlot. The calves’ age and weight will, for the most part, be determined by the feedlot’s resources as well as their management system.

5 mins

How To Rehydrate The Land

In the article ‘The hidden role of water on earth’ featured in the January edition of Stockfarm, we discussed the crucial but often ignored role that water plays in making earth habitable. This article, the second in the series, provides a brief overview of the steps that can be taken to ensure that enough water is available in the right places to have a stabilising effect on the climate, which will also make the land more drought-proof.

5 mins

The health of the national herd begins on the farm

Animal diseases are an unavoidable aspect of any livestock farming enterprise and require due attention. Yet it is often overlooked, leading to major economic losses.

6 mins

Feedlot + silage = a formidable combination

As in most industries, it is becoming increasingly difficult for an agricultural enterprise to remain profitable. Therefore producers need to be resourceful when adding value to their products. Ian Brown and his son Gordon are cattle producers in the Tlhakgameng region north of Vryburg, and are not ones to shy away from challenges. In fact, they see a challenge as an opportunity to expand their farming enterprise.

4 mins

Jan Masiu: Building A Family Business

For Jan Masiu, who used to earn his living as a farmworker in the Marquard area of the Free State for most of his life, sitting at home after retiring in 2011 was not an option. He wanted to continue farming on his own with the 75 head of cattle he managed to accumulate over the years.

5 mins

Supplements For Overwintering: Do Not Overestimate Lush Grazing

Livestock producers in large parts of the country are heading into the winter with camps full of lush grazing after widespread, good rainfall. Yet the nutritional value of this grazing can be misleading and may even put a damper on the profitability of enterprises. With the right nutritional supplements, however, this problem can be remedied.

5 mins

Is The Self-Mixing Of Feed A Viable Option?

A livestock producer’s decision to either self-mix his own feed rations and licks, or buy in readymixed feed and supplements, is influenced by many factors. This decision requires careful consideration so as to determine which system will be most advantageous and cost-effective.

5 mins

Triplet model creates new possibilities

Deon and Tina van Wyk’s dream of breeding a sheep ewe that regularly produces triplets throughout her productive life is delivering results. They hope that by the end of the year they will be able to make their sheep breeding model accessible to new small-scale producers who want to start a viable business.

5 mins

Scan Your Sheep For Improved Management

The old adage that ‘knowledge is power’ applies to all livestock producers. To farm profitably, producers need to be aware of the status of their herds, whether the farming enterprise is operated on a commercial, extensive, intensive, stud or emerging scale.