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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Voermol Stressbuster helps your animals cope with stress
Producers have to farm more effectively and economically in the current agricultural environment to meet the higher demand for human ...
The ideal meat goat: A guide for farmers
Ever wondered what show judges look for when choosing a champion meat goat?
The rise of alpaca farming in South Africa
When it comes to farm animals, few are as versatile as the alpaca. You’ll find them grazing on guest lodge ...
National Dorper auction a huge success
A ram fetched the highest price of R35 000 at the national Dorper auction held at Bela-Bela on 8 March, ...
Giving goat farming a go
Goat farming has many advantages, but be warned, goats are natural roamers, climbers and escape artists. Keeping them contained requires ...
The Blackberry – a new goat breed and new opportunities
Goat farmers are raving about the Blackberry, a new goat breed developed by Northern Cape farmer Albie Horn. He speaks ...
Ntaba Nyoni Ankoles boast high prices
The eighth production auction of Ankoles and Borans from president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ntaba Nyoni stud at Phala Phala outside Bela-Bela ...
WATCH | Red meat producers and breeders benefit from SAFJA’s judging courses
Even though existing and aspiring official fatstock judges receive essential training from the South African Fatstock Judging Association’s (SAFJA) courses, ...
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