Goats
Biosecurity not government’s responsibility alone
Biosecurity has been a buzzword in the agricultural sector for quite some time. While its enforcement is the responsibility of...
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Pig and goat farming: MEC Kekana urges farmers to move from survival to sustainability
During the closing of Agri-Ventures 2025: Pathways into Pig & Goat Farming on Friday, 12 September 2025, Nakedi Kekana, MEC...
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Stud puts Boer goat industry on a winning path with its vision
Within a year, VEA Stud Breeders’ Boer goat stud, under the VEA Agri and Tourism umbrella, has taken the industry...
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WATCH | Naughty goats and clever cows
Can cows solve the mystery of a spinning brush? And can goats learn to pick locks? Discover the surprising intelligence...
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WATCH: We’re visiting Boer goat legend Dr Dolce Motsepe
African Farming is visiting legendary goat farmer Dr Dolce Motsepe, managing director from Brothers Farm Livestock and Crops in Gauteng...
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Nutrition for lambs and kids
Nutrition starts with the mother. If ewes or does are poorly fed while pregnant, the offspring will not grow well...
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Mathuba Genetics shines at G20 MACS meeting in Polokwane
Mathuba Genetics was honoured to participate in a meeting with global delegates from 20 countries within the G20 and was...
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Ask the vet: Checking for pregnancy in goats
The ultrasound scan is the most reliable and practical pregnancy test. An ultrasound machine has a probe that is held...
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Understanding consumer preferences for goat meat
Researchers have uncovered valuable insights into what drives consumer preferences for goat meat.
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Brown stomach worm nails young Angora goats
Mohair South Africa has warned farmers to be on the alert for seasonal diseases such as brown stomach worm (Teladorsagia...
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