Farmer's Weekly
Breeding Exceptional Dual-Purpose Merinos
Mega Merinos in the Colesberg district of the Northern Cape markets thousands of stud and commercial sheep annually, either from the farm or via selected breed sales. Jacques Pienaar told Sabrina Dean about his operation’s history, breeding philosophy and plans for the year ahead.
5 min |
February 28, 2020
Farmer's Weekly
Coronavirus In Horses
While coronavirus in horses has not been seen in South Africa, there have been reported cases in other parts of the world
2 min |
February 21, 2020
Canine Zone
Time For Tango
Tango has filled a void in my life
3 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
The SECRET language of BARKING
Common behaviour problems and their solutions
4 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
The Lowdown on Adoption
Every year in South Africa, thousands of beautiful dogs are given up to shelters
6 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
Staffie (-ology)
Loyal, affectionate and courageous
2 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
SAVING SNOOPY
Our patients’ stories are truly brave and heroic
2 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
A Texas-Size Tale of Love
Having lost my previous dog, Honey, to heartworms (a rampant parasite carried by mosquitoes, especially in Texas), the next day I went to Mont Belvieu Texas’ neighbouring animal shelter in Baytown in search of another family member, as I had more love to give.
5 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
A Dog's Garden
Design a garden for the way your dog naturally behaves
2 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
SA Basset Adoptions – For The Love Of Basset Hounds
“You won’t change the world by saving an animal, but you will change that animal’s world”
2 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
Making The Right Choice For Your Dog
“Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved.”
1 min |
February March 2020
Canine Zone
How Smart Is Your Dog?
Let’s cut to the chase on how remarkable dogs actually are!
5 min |
February March 2020
Farmer's Weekly
The Basics Of Lumpy Skin Disease
It is wise to vaccinate cattle against lumpy skin disease, as an outbreak can cause huge financial loss.
2 min |
February 14, 2020
YOU South Africa
White Sheep Of The Family
Montana is a much-loved pet in the Lees’ home and her best pal is Moonshine the Labrador
4 min |
13 February 2020
Farmer's Weekly
A New Approach To Facial Nerve Paralysis
Electro-acupuncture is now being used as a therapeutic aid to assist in facial nerve regeneration. Dr Mac takes a closer look at the technique.
2 min |
January 24, 2020
Good Housekeeping South Africa
Your Pets Teach Safe Snuggling
Giddy kiddies may miss signs that a pet is scared or agitated, which can lead to a bite. Protect your little ones with these tips
2 min |
January - February 2020
SA4x4
The Sugar-Kick Carnivores
Despite a high diversity of small carnivores in Africa, little is known about their ecology and their role as primary and secondary consumers.
3 min |
February 2020
African Birdlife
Puffed daddy
The stately Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori is one of the most recognisable inhabitants of Africa’s savannas and deserts.
1 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
Kite flying
Black-winged Kite’s breeding cycle
6 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
Reviews Canon EOS 90D
Canon’s new EOS 90D is a DSLR camera equipped with an APS-C sensor (crop sensor) and an impressive array of features.
4 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
THE MORE THINGS change...
The Aldabra White-throated Rail Dryolimnas [cuvieri] aldabranus is the only flightless bird that still survives in the Indian Ocean.
2 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
Mix & Match
Hybrid Orange-breasted x Southern Double-collared Sunbird
3 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
Under Cover
First Ayres’s Hawk Eagle breeding record for South Africa
4 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
Quick fix - Sapphire Coast Birding Route
Coastal forest, grasslands, estuaries, beaches and lush winding hills all promise rich pickings for birders to explore and find the birds that occupy these varied habitats.
5 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
8 Of The Best Top Birding Sites In Uganda
Best known to wildlife enthusiasts for its mountain gorillas, Uganda also ranks among Africa’s most biodiverse countries, thanks to an equatorial location at the transition of the eastern savanna, western rainforest, and northern semi-deserts.
8 min |
January - February 2020
African Birdlife
Dying For A Drink?
Kgalagadi battlefields
3 min |
January - February 2020
People Magazine South Africa
The Price Of Pet Insurance
We all love spoiling our pets but some of us have more money to burn on our fluff bums than others.
3 min |
January 24, 2020
Farmer's Weekly
Immune-Mediated Myositis: A Genetic Reason For Emaciation In Horses
This recently described syndrome, which affects mainly American Quarter Horses, can be confirmed using genetic tests, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
January 3 - 10, 2020
HQ magazine
HORSEPLAY
PADDOCK INJURIES AND THEIR PREVENTION
6 min |
December/January 2020
HQ magazine
HORSES IN HISTORY
SERGEANT RECKLESS
3 min |