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 all the hype surrounding this...
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.
Effect of body weight and body condition on conception rate
Dr Vlok Ferreira attended the Agri-Expo on Friday the 12th of October to present a talk on “Factors that influence cow productivity”.
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...