Sheep
Vleissentraal’s huge auction shows livestock industry is on fire
South Africa’s largest slaughter and store lamb auction on 16 April in Trompsburg resulted in very good prices.
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Reproduction management tips for sheep and goats
Every sheep or goat farmer wants to have as many healthy lambs or kids as possible on a regular basis....
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SA livestock farmers should not overlook the Muslim market
Don’t underestimate the Muslim market for red meat, says Adeeb Bassier of Tadhiya Qurbaan & Aqeeqah Services, a Cape Town-based...
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Farmers experience the effects of collaborating with nature at Regenerative Farming Field Day
Over 50 farmers from across the country gathered at the Tlhokomela Mobu farm in Radium, near Bela-Bela in Limpopo, for...
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Magnificent animals at national Persian sheep auction
A redhead Persian ram fetched the highest price of R15 000 at the national auction of the Persian Sheep Breeders’...
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Persian sheep: A low-maintenance, high-reward breed
Some say the Persian sheep has a cute little head; others think its rump is downright ugly.
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New research sheds light on the behaviour of lambs during and after tail-docking
A groundbreaking new study by researchers from South Africa has provided valuable insights into the behavioural responses of lambs during...
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WATCH | Sheep Shearing: Six of the best heading to world championship
Six shearers and wool handlers were selected at the South African national shearing and wool handling championship held at the...
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Ram buying guide for sheep farmers
Rams top the list of things that can go wrong on a sheep farm. They’re expensive, essential for producing a...
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WATCH | Valuable advice from an expert if you want to become a shearer
Sheep shearers and wool handlers from across South Africa and Lesotho gathered in Bloemfontein this weekend to take part in...
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