beef
Weekly Livestock Report 43: 25 October 2021
BEEF Live Weaner R39.87 PER KG (LIVE) A2/A3 R53.13 per kg C2/C3 R45.11 per kg Market feel: Demand is staying on a higher level which is supporting prices that remain relatively stable on a higher level. However, weaner prices increased the past week due to higher demand and higher[...]
How to handle your beef cattle – Part 3: Crushes and calf separation gates
The secret behind effective beef cattle handling entails more than just able herdsmen. Mechanics and steelwork are also very important in making stock farming a pleasure. This is the third part in our beef cattle handling series, and the ARC-Institute for Agricultural Engineering in South Africa has made their[...]
How to handle your beef cattle – Part 1: Understand your cattle
For successful beef production, certain facilities are necessary. These facilities must simplify the management of cattle and it must be functional and economical. The ARC Institute for Agricultural Engineering in South Africa has made their manual on handling facilities available to ProAgri Zambia so that our readers can benefit[...]
Artificial insemination of beef cattle
by Roy Dixon - CRV Xseed Many producers of purebred and commercial beef cattle can profitably utilise artificial insemination (AI).The benefit of AI is to use the best genetics at affordable prices. This is very beneficial for young stud breeders. Most AI programmes fail because of lack of commitment[...]