Sheep

The Afrino is one of South Africa’s youngest locally developed sheep breeds. Although it has not made the same impact...

A Meatmaster ram fetched R45 000 at the production auction of Pieter van Schalkwyk of Aroab in Namibia, held on...

South Africa’s wool clip generates R5bn/year, with the export market representing an important opportunity for emerging farmers.

Several commercial and home-made rumen stimulants are used to revive the rumen flora in cud-chewing animals, especially when the veld...

A ram fetched the highest price of R35 000 at the national Dorper auction held at Bela-Bela on 8 March,...

Weaner prices are beginning to rise, A-grade beef prices are showing strong growth, and lamb prices remain at favourable levels....

Merino rams with high-quality fine and superfine wool offered on the 21st production sale of the P’Drino Merino stud attracted...

Wool that becomes contaminated due to poor shearing shed management harms the reputation of the entire South African wool clip...

The global demand for sheep meat (mutton and lamb) is increasing, driven by population growth and changing dietary preferences. And...

As much as recent developments between public and private sector animal health authorities are creating a glimmer of light at...