Stockfarm
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 min |
July 2020
Stockfarm
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 min |
July 2020
Farmer's Weekly
Tooth Caps In Young Horses
Deciduous teeth that are not shed can be problematic in young horses in training, warns Dr Mac.
2 min |
July 03, 2020
Farmer's Weekly
Stress In Cattle
As part of an animal’s stress response, its body releases cortisol, a hormone that provides energy to help the animal escape the stressor. If the stress persists, however, the animal’s health will suffer.
2 min |
July 03, 2020
HQ magazine
Why is it important to keep on asking questions? Can't you just settle on a training method and stick to it?
During my years working with horses, I have been very privileged in that I have had the opportunity to work with many different people and horses from totally different backgrounds.
3 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
Should I Clip My Horse Or Not?
As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses and be rid of the dreaded ‘winter fluff’!
3 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
What Can I Feed My Horse To Make His Coat Shiny?
Coat condition is a marker of your horse’s health, so before changing the diet, you should evaluate your horse’s overall health.
2 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
Can Eating From A Haynet Be Detrimental To My Horse?
Horses have evolved over millennia, and so their diets and eating habits have had to change too. As horses evolved from shrub-browsers to trickle feeding herbivores, they needed large, flat teeth for grinding forage.
2 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
What Is Strangles?
Strangles is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.
2 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
What Are Mud Fever And Rain Scald? Are They The Same Thing?
Both mud fever and rain scald are caused by bacteria that are commonly found in the soil and on the skin.
3 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
What Can Posture Tell Us About Our Horses?
The Oxford dictionary defines the word ‘conformation’ as: “The way in which something is formed; the structure of something, especially an animal,” while ‘posture’ is defined as: “The position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting.”
4 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
How Can Biokinetics Help With Jumping Position?
Over the last few months, I have been working with Amy Blair on her scopey Thoroughbred, Coogs. I am going to use the pair as an example of how biokinetics can really help to improve your jumping position. The accompanying images will help explain.
3 min |
June/July 2020
HQ magazine
How Do You Trot Up A Horse Correctly?
A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a walk and trot, so that the vet can check for any lameness issues. A trot-up is a common part of the vetting for a horse; is required if your horse goes lame for any reason at home, and is also required at higher-level competitions.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Farmer's Weekly
Angular Limb Deformities In Foals
Angular limb deformities can be treated in various ways, depending on the severity of the deformity, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
June 19 - 26, 2020
Canine Zone
Pomeranian (-ology)
Lively and energetic little dogs who are very loyal to their families
2 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Coronavirus & Your Pets
Dr Larry answers our questions about Coronavirus
4 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Not Your Typical Veterinary Welfare Organisation
Picture this – it’s a typical South African hot summer morning, and as Daisy (our very own mobile theatre) pulls up with her striking blue and purple logos along with Rosie (our red runabout), the team gets out to “set up shop” for the day.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Running With Lionel - For Darg
I wanted to document, share and, ultimately, use our running adventures to raise as much money for DARG as possible
3 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Mad For Marley
I’ve always loved the look of a Pug. Call me crazy, but a squishy face, snub nose, stocky little body and curly tail scream cute to me!
2 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Sir Archie's Tale
Archie’s life changed for the best when he was finally adopted
2 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Dogtown Lockdown
We don’t know what tomorrow brings, but we do know that our commitment to finding forever homes for our care will not change
3 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Dig This – How To Get Your Dog To Stop Digging!
We love dogs. That’s why we get them. We plan on sharing our homes and our love with them. As we share our lives with them, we discover that some behaviours can become a nuisance.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Canine Zone
Sasha's Story
The hero dog who saved her owners’ lives
2 min |
June/July 2020
African Birdlife
supernormal
Clutches in Hartlaub’s Gulls
2 min |
May - June 2020
African Birdlife
sightings IN THE SUBREGION
Mid-January to mid-March 2020
3 min |
May - June 2020
African Birdlife
man power
Observations of Black Coucal breeding in Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal
9 min |
May - June 2020
African Birdlife
pot luck
A lid filled with water provided an ideal bath for a hot African Pygmy Kingfisher in Liuwa Plains National Park.
1 min |
May - June 2020
African Birdlife
back off!
Korhaan confrontation
1 min |
May - June 2020
African Birdlife
Sounding The Alarm
How to find Wood Owls...
5 min |
May - June 2020
African Birdlife
Shrinking Returns
Long-term changes in Northern Cape coastal birds
2 min |