sheep
Swakara sheep: Turn pelts into profits
Swakara was coined as a brand name by the Karakul farmers of the then South West Africa, now Namibia, and South Africa, as their Karakul sheep had specific characteristics that those from other parts of the world did not have. Karakul sheep are multi-purpose animals originating from the dry[...]
Sheep-scab: Save one sheep to save many
Sheep-scab is a condition in sheep caused by infestation with a particular type of mite (Psoroptes ovis, known as the sheep-scab mite). This mite is a very small, wingless parasite that you can barely see with the naked eye, and then only properly under a magnifying glass or a[...]
Prevent losses: Vaccinate to keep bluetongue away
A wide-awake farmer will know immediately if a disease is creeping into his sheep shed. By knowing the symptoms, he will be able to take proper corrective steps immediately. However, a brilliant farmer will vaccinate his animals beforehand against known diseases such as bluetongue, before any stress or losses[...]
Sheep farming made easy- Part 16: Fences
Five types of fences are used in sheep production. In this edition each of these types of fences will be discussed and examples of typical constructions and construction materials will be given. This is however not the alpha and omega as other requirements than those discussed here are also[...]
Sheep farming made easy
Animal waste is not something exciting to monitor on a regular basis. It can therefore easily accrue to unmanageable levels before anyone notices. This month we look at different methods to handle sheep waste. We thank the ARC Institute for Agricultural Engineering in South Africa who made their manual[...]