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
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
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 7 January 2019 an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Vhembe district of Limpopo caused a temporary suspension in the country’s FMD-free status, according to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. With...
It can often be difficult to distinguish between sheep and goats, especially as some sheep look like goats, but the two species rarely interbreed.
The domestic goat, Capra hircus, is farmed for many uses. In this article, we will break down the terminology in the goat industry that may not be common knowledge.
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.
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
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...
In this article we will be defining some of the lesser known terms regarding sheep physiology, breeding and industry.
Verskeindenheid navorsingstudies oor die aanvulling van fosfaat en proteïen is gedoen wat beginselgewys in dieselfde rigting dui.
Skaapvoerkrale moet bekostigbare lamsvleis lewer én winsgewend wees. ’n Voordeel vir skaapboere is dat lamsvleis nie regstreeks met witvleis meeding nie.
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...
Dr Vlok Ferreira National Technical Manager Ruminants, RCL Foods Wagyu cattle are a genetically unique breed. The marbling occurs in the muscle (intra muscular fat) of the animal rather than on the perimeter of the muscle (subcutaneous fat). When it is a 50/50 cross...
(Johan Mouton, tegniese bestuurder R & D, Ruminants, RCL FOODS) RCL FOODS se Animal Feeds wat Epol en Molatek bemark streef daarna om nie net kwaliteit produkte te verskaf nie maar ook die beste praktyk wat daarmee saamgaan. Teen die agtergrond word...