How to candle an egg
The candling of eggs entails holding an egg up to a light source in order to inspect the contents. For the most part, candling takes place to detect whether eggs have been fertilised or not.
The candling of eggs entails holding an egg up to a light source in order to inspect the contents. For the most part, candling takes place to detect whether eggs have been fertilised or not.
Although not as popular as poultry farming in South Africa, [...]
Pregnancy toxaemia is also referred to as ketosis and is a metabolic disorder commonly found in pregnant ewes, and may lead to weak lambs or even fatalities
Despite public misconception, not all pigs are the same. In this article, we have highlighted the eight breeds of pigs that occur in South Africa, along with a short description and some of their traits.
As the world’s largest bird, the ostrich (Struthio camelus) weighs over 100kg and reaches a height of over 2m, with female ostriches being slightly smaller than the males.
It can often be difficult to distinguish between sheep and goats, especially as some sheep look like goats, but the two species rarely interbreed.
There are three types of ostriches found in South Africa. These three breeds have different characteristics and here’s how you can tell them apart.
From the exceedingly fluffy Angora rabbit to the huge Flemish giant and every other bunny in between, we’re decoding the terminology often used in rabbit breeding.
Feel like a fish out of water? Don't worry — Epol has your back! This article will be aimed at explaining the general terminology in aquaculture that may not be common knowledge.
Feel like a fish out of water? Don't worry — Epol has your back! This article will be aimed at explaining the general terminology in aquaculture that may not be common knowledge.