
Small stock production: Advice on culling ewes and does
Question: Why are we advised to cull our ewes and does? Surely it’s better to keep all the females for
Question: Why are we advised to cull our ewes and does? Surely it’s better to keep all the females for
Good management is crucial for any pork producer who wants to farm profitably. The ultimate goal of a breeding herd
The success of a pig production business depends on selecting the correct breed. Simon Streicher, former CEO of the South
Question: What are the benefits of artificial insemination (AI) and how is it done? Joël Kotzé from Taurus, an AI
Breeding to improve animal production entails the upgrading or improvement of a breed in respect of specific characteristics. An expert explains
The most important objective of small stock farming is to produce lambs or kids. Most of them are sold and
The basics need to be in place before you set up a piggery. But what exactly are the basics, and
Commonly asked questions about pig farming are answered here by an expert. The pigs used by farmers today have descended
Question: I’m serious about my pig farming operation, even though it’s small. I need to keep track of what’s happening
The introduction of controlled grazing (camps and rotational grazing) and breeding (mating season) has resulted in a significant improvement in
Question: What are brooders and incubators, and how does one use them? Brooders are used on a farm and incubators
Question: I have a serious problem – nearly 50% of my sows repeat (come on heat after being served). I
Every sheep or goat farmer wants to have as many healthy lambs or kids as possible on a regular basis.
Farmers need to be proactive to make sure that cows are in top form before calving. Wilma den Hartigh explains
We continue our series about raising kids and lambs. Here, we deal with management. Ensure that ewes or does have
Question: What are the periods of pregnancy (gestation) for game and other animals? Here are the gestation periods for some
Question: I have just started pig farming and have 5 young females, 6 months old, and a 9 month old
Question: I know how to care for the newborn calf or lamb, but what must be done to ensure the
Question: My cattle aren’t calving every year. What could be the problem? I have a good bull that’s been tested
Farmers have to keep rams in top condition to ensure good reproductive performance and profitability in a small stock herd.
Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different castration methods in calves? Bull calves have to be castrated as
How does one determine if an Angus bull and cow are really top-notch? A leading member of the Angus Society
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