Livestock
Boosting broiler body weight: Expert strategies for better growth
The Poultry Care Blog recently shared valuable insights on improving broiler performance, and their advice is particularly relevant for South...
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RMIS backs 9 groundbreaking research projects to transform SA’s red meat industry
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has announced funding for nine new research projects designed to revolutionise South Africa’s red...
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Top livestock farmers honoured at national awards
It began with more than 30 countrywide nominations for the national Sheep Farmer and Cattle Farmer of the Year awards....
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The critical role of time in manure composting
According to a recent article published on The Poultry Site, the importance of time in manure treatment cannot be overstated....
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Astral expands bird flu vaccination programme to more breeder farms
South Africa’s largest broiler producer is expanding its programme to vaccinate breeder chickens against bird flu to two additional farms.
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Carcass competition: SAMIC wants to look deeper than meat, fat and bone
The cost of producing a winning carcass, as well as the value that meat ultimately offers to consumers, are among...
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Merino wool prices strengthen as market begins to settle
It appears that wool prices may be starting to stabilise after rising at the 11th sale of the season.
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Poultry producers invited too late to join trade mission to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia presents promising export opportunities for South African poultry producers, but the industry body says it received an invitation...
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WATCH | Farmer Kobela champions new RMIS traceability platform to combat livestock theft
In a refreshingly informal video, farmer Kobela Mokgohloa of Korema Farms took a break from answering questions about his stylish...
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Cape Wools standard meets Four Paws criteria for animal welfare needs
The Sustainable Cape Wool Standard is one of four wool standards that received a mark of approval from the global...
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