Livestock and game
Algar’s livestock handling equipment maintains animal welfare and increases efficiency
Efficient livestock handling is about more than simply getting animals through the kraal. The right equipment can make the entire process safer, faster and less stressful for both farmers and animals. Algar Ind BK is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of livestock handling equipment. We pride ourselves on[...]
Yara Animal Nutrition: Everything you need to know about phosphorus for optimal livestock health
Phosphorus is an essential element involved in energy and nutrient metabolism. The deficiency of this mineral negatively affects animal performance, fertility and bone mineralisation. The importance of phosphorus Eighty to 85% of phosphorus (P) is found in the bones and teeth. This means that P, in conjunction with calcium,[...]
World-class Veterinary Academic Hospital at the University of Namibia is completing its final phase
The University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Veterinary Academic Hospital (VAH) represents the transition from Namibia largely relying on established government and private veterinary services to training veterinarians locally and providing a dedicated university-based clinical teaching facility. “The VAH was established in terms of the Veterinary and Veterinary Paraprofessions Act of[...]
Plastic waste is harming livestock in South Africa: Smallholder farmers using communal land set out the support they need
Agriculture is the main source of income for communities in rural Mpumalanga, in the north-east of South Africa. Goats and cattle graze freely across open, communal grasslands. But plastic bags, food wrappers, bottles and other plastic materials have become part of this environment. When the dry season arrives and[...]
Wholesale Fencing Solutions: Protecting South Africa’s farms, livestock and crops
A well-designed, durable fencing system is an important investment in livestock management, crop protection, security and the efficient use of agricultural land. With the right products, farmers can create safer grazing areas, protect valuable crops and livestock, control movement and reduce the risks associated with predators, trespassers and wandering[...]