Sheep scab – preventable, yet still a threat
Sheep scab, or brandsiekte, a skin disease caused by the sheep scab mite (Psoroptes ovis), is a major threat to ...
Tag: Livestock Breeding
Dorper mutton sheep: Hardy, productive and easy to manage
Before the Dorper entered the scene, South Africa had no locally developed, well-adapted mutton breed. The focus had been on ...
Elite bulls: And the best bull of 2025 is …
The Simmentaler cattle breed likely boasts the champion bull in the Vleissentraal and SA Stud Book bull growth test class ...
Small stock farmers an ‘inspiration’ at Samehaling stud auction
A Meatmaster ram fetched R45 000 at the production auction of Pieter van Schalkwyk of Aroab in Namibia, held on ...
Setback for cattle farmers as Namibia reinstates ban on bovine semen and embryos
The South African red meat industry was left reeling after receiving an unexpected notice that Namibia is once again closing ...
The future of extensive vs intensive farming
The trend is shifting away from extensive, natural farming systems to intensive operations where animals are fed from a bag. While ...
Genetics and breeding technologies in livestock farming
At the African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo, a crucial discussion took place on how genetics and breeding technologies can revolutionise livestock ...
Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.