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Namibian livestock industry rebounds
Article supplied by RPO The Namibian livestock and meat industry rebounded during the second quarter of 2023, according to the Meat Board of Namibia. Strong slaughtering activities at A-class abattoirs in the cattle and sheep sectors drove improvements in total marketing. Coupled to this is the increase in producer[...]
Sheep breeds part 3: Native sheep breeds of Southern Africa
Southern African native sheep breeds thrive in extreme environments. They are lean and muscular, with thick rump and tail fat. In times of scarce grazing, body fat is stored here for use as fuel. They are raised primarily for their meat. Although the Damara is the most popular commercial[...]
Weekly livestock report
CATTLE Market feel: Weaner prices increased slightly the past week due to higher demand andlower supply and the moment. We are expecting similar weaner prices for the rest of this month and slightly higher prices at the start of December again. Slaughter prices can increase again towards the end[...]
Weekly Livestock Report -7 Nov 22
Cattle: Weaner prices stabilized the past week due to stable demand and supply and the moment. Sheep: Supply stabilized while demand increased which resulted in slaughter and lamb prices to increase the past week as well. Goats: Large and small goat prices stayed sideways while goat ewe prices decreased[...]
Sheep breeds part 1: Sheep raised for mutton
Dorper sheep Dorper ewes (Source: rhyniepastoral.com.au) In South Africa, the Persian sheep, the Dorset sheep, and the Van Rooy sheep were used to create the Dorper breed. This process produced a robust, quick-growing meat breed well suited to areas with insufficient precipitation. Dorper sheep have white bodies and black[...]