cattle
Stanbic and Herdbook Bull Sale successful, but could be better
by Dorothy Chisi The livestock sector plays an important role in socio-economic development of rural households. This sector also plays a significant role in commercial farming and is also considered as one of the potential sectors for export earnings. The importance of livestock goes beyond its food production function,[...]
Let your cattle put their best foot forward
by Johan Hoewe In South Africa we have been cutting cows' hooves correctly for the last 22 years. Before this period, animals of the highest quality was lost due to the lack of knowledge about how to pick up a one ton plus bull’s hoof without injury and to[...]
Trace minerals for cattle
by Wiehan Visagie Zambian calf producers have been faced with extremely volatile weather patterns over the past ten months, especially with the late rainfall in February. Thus, even if the calf price is good, success on a cattle farm is difficult to achieve at present. From a sustainable farming[...]
Winning with your cattle through winter
Winter can be the most challenging time for the farmer, his cattle and his land. Not only is this the most challenging time, but it is also the most expensive due to the need for supplementary feeding. It is common practice to allow the cattle to graze maize stover[...]
How to handle your beef cattle
Feedlots are the epitome of intensive handling of commercial cattle. Each individual component of a feedlot facility must be well thought-out and designed. Last month we started a new section, namely commercial cattle handling and how to choose an adequate site. This month we start discussing the lay-out of[...]