livestock
Livestock identification part 2: Ear tattooing and notching
Improved alternatives to replace conventional methods of livestock identification, such as branding or ear tags, have been available for quite some time now. Farmers and breeders today are taking advantage of the trend of having more detailed information etched into the ears of their prized animals as a means[...]
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 #6- 14 February 2022
BEEF Live Weaner- R41.76 PER KG (LIVE) A2/A3 - R55.50 per kg C2/C3 - R47.19 per kg Market feel: Weaner prices increased on the back of higher demand (tax purchases) towards the end of February, however we may see prices trending downward at the end of this month mostly[...]
Algar Ind makes it easier
Algar Ind is well-known in the agricultural industry for their livestock handling equipment for cattle, sheep and goats. Farmers are especially satisfied with their excellent service. Some of their products for cattle is the Neck clamp, Body clamp, Adjustable Alley, Back-stop, Alleys, Kraal sides and Gates, Sweep Tub, Loading Ramp, Hip[...]
Quarterly livestock report January 2022
Beef Live Weaner - R40.17 per kg (LIVE) A2/A3 - R54.57 per kg C2/C3 - R46.54 per kg Price movements Weaners - The price is 5.71% higher compared to the previous quarter and 7.08% higher than last year the same time. Based on historic trends, the price can trend[...]