The Schentke family farm is a third-generation dairy farm located near Thornpark on the outskirts of East London, a region that supplies 20% of South Africa’s milk production. This father and son team boasts a 250-cow herd with followers on a 52 ha area under...
Sharpen up your knowledge with these Cattle Industry Terms!
Cattle farming can be broken down into two sections, namely beef cattle and dairy cattle. In this article, we will be explaining the general terms for cattle when it comes to farming and handling.
The key factors that influence cow producitvity – Dr Vlok Ferreira
Introduction Dr Vlok Ferreira, National Technical Manager - Ruminants, of RCL Foods, Molatek and Epol, attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”. He discussed the importance of understanding cow...
Guidelines to follow when rearing bulls from weaning until utilisation
Dr Vlok Ferreira, National Ruminant Technical Manager Ruminants Email: vlok.ferreira@rclfoods.com Due management and nutrition of bulls are essential to the cow-calf producer to ensure maximum reproduction and genetic efficacy of his herd. Various...