Cattle
The cattle farmer’s manual | Why winter feeding is critical for pregnant cows
The feeding decisions you make this winter could determine next season’s calf crop. We got you expert advice on why...
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Ask the vet | Dehorning – what cattle farmers should know
Whether you’re working with young calves or mature cows, knowing how and when to dehorn can prevent injuries and reduce...
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WATCH | Karan Beef resumes exports after more than a year
Karan Beef has resumed beef exports for the first time in more than a year, with its first export container...
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Expert advice | What to look for when selecting breeding cows: tail set & pelvis
In this information-sharing session, Neo Brian Rasehlo, Technical Adviser at GAD Consulting Services and Project Coordinator at SerDev, walks us...
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Cattle production: Your guide to artificial insemination (AI)
“Dairies don’t use bulls. Imagine a bull among 200 cows… In beef cattle farming AI is normally only used for...
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This jazz is music to a cow’s ears
A video of a herd of cattle responding intently to a live jazz performance has piqued curiosity. Following the video...
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WATCH | Heat detection is the most important factor in artificial insemination (AI)
Heat detection emerges as the most critical factor for successful artificial insemination in livestock, according to Toopiwa Ditshwenyego, founder of...
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Boran cow that lived until 22 left lasting genetic legacy
KB5X, the world's oldest known Boran cow, died at record age 22 on Welkom farm near Dewetsdorp in Free State,...
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Top young farmer says his investment in Ankole cattle is ‘next level’
Never one to sit on his laurels, Dwayne Kaschula, South Africa’s Young Farmer of the Year for 2024, recently added...
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From feedlot floor to the front office: Puleng Phahlane’s journey at Beefmaster
At the heart of the Beefmaster Group’s feedlot operations in Christiana, where efficiency, precision and teamwork drive large-scale beef production,...
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