Goats more intelligent than sheep and alpacas
By Michelle van der Spuy Among sheep, alpacas, and goats, goats appear to have the best spatial memory and problem-solving ...
Tag: goat farming
A practical approach to keeping newborn goat kids safe
One thing all goat breeds have in common is that after the morning’s first feed, lactating mothers leave their kids ...
Live goat market: High demand during Easter, December and winter months
Goats are one of the agricultural commodities that contribute less to the economy and trade of South Africa on records, ...
What to feed goats: Small farm guide
Goats are versatile livestock that can thrive in South Africa’s diverse climates. Most people prefer them over cattle due to ...
Areas suitable for goat farming in South Africa
The demand for goat meat is growing and when deciding to farm goats, it is important to choose the correct ...
This is what you must know about goats
While the management of goats and sheep are sometimes lumped together, there are actually quite a few differences that a ...
Unlock the potential of Boer goat farming
The goat industry is experiencing double-digit growth with little effort – and with the development of a strong brand, this ...
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 ...
Smarter parasite control, healthier livestock
The cost of wireworm management in South Africa is estimated to be more than R600 million per year. And that’s for ...
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