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How to supplement this winter In preparation for winter, most farmers in summer rainfall areas are supplementing their livestock feed. How to supplement this winter
23/11/2017
Preparing cattle for summer production When a cow in poor condition gives birth, the calf’s immune system may end up being weak, which could prove fatal.
23/11/2017
Winter feeding methods: a tale of two farms There is more to feeding in winter than simply keeping cattle alive until summer. Mistakes in winter cattle feeding may take more than one season to rectify
06/12/2017
Twinning in cattle: benefits vs cost Twins are unusual in cattle, representing only about 2% of calvings in the South African national beef herd, which is in line with the global average
06/12/2017
Managing feed and breeding in replacement females Heifers, first-calvers, maiden ewes and first-lambers need to be managed properly to reduce risk in terms of productivity versus production costs
07/12/2017
6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feed Conclusions from my recent participation in a think-tank on modern fiber nutrition. 6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feed
24/05/2018
Feeding cattle: learn the basics When rounding off cattle for slaughter, you can either grow and mix feed on the farm or buy ready-mixed feed. If you have only a few animals
08/06/2018
Feeding rice bran to grow/finish pigs has benefits, trade-offs Rice is the third-most widely grown cereal grain worldwide, and the bran left over from milling white rice is available in large quantities for livestock feed
06/07/2018
Novel system optimizes insect farming for livestock feed Technology harnesses black soldier fly larvae production for livestock feed ingredient and waste removal.
26/09/2019
Livestock exports expected to fetch US$1.2 billion this year The livestock and related sectors’ exports were worth US$855.4 million in the first nine months of the year and is expected to reach $1.2 billion for the year
12/12/2019