Gebalanseerde rantsoen sleutel tot diereprestasie

by Admin_Molatek | Mar 31, 2025 | Sheep

 Gebalanseerde rantsoen sleutel tot diereprestasie Johan Mouton, Bestuurder van navorsing en produkontwikkeling, Molatek Skape op ekstensiewe weiding selekteer hul eie kos, maar in ’n voerkraal moet die boer ’n spesifieke voedingstofbalans verseker. Volvoere is in dié...

The importance of cow productivity in beef cattle

by Admin_Molatek | Jan 20, 2025 | Cattle

THE IMPORTANCE OF COW PRODUCTIVITY IN BEEF CATTLE  Dr Vlok Ferreira, Technical Executive, Molatek The Heritable traits that can influence cow productivity is:1. Weaning weight of the calf2. Feed requirements of the cow-calf combination (per LSU- Large Stock Unit)3....

Age of heifers at first calving

by Admin_Molatek | Sep 20, 2024 | Cattle

AGE OF HEIFERS AT FIRST CALVING INFLUENCES LIFETIME PRODUCTIVITY  Dr Vlok Ferreira, Technical Executive, Molatek   In beef cattle, cow productivity can be measured as kg per calf weaned per large stock unit mated. (KgC/LSU). Implementing an effective replacement...

Sheep Management on pastures

by Admin_Molatek | Sep 18, 2024 | Sheep

Sheep Management on pastures DR VLOK FERREIRA NATIONAL TECHNICAL MANAGER RUMUNANTS, MOLATEK Natural pastures, South Africa’s largest crop, should no longer be taken for granted.  Correct management, including using scientifically controlled grazing, avoiding...

Navigating Lambing Systems for Optimal Results

by Admin_Molatek | Sep 18, 2024 | Sheep

Navigating Lambing Systems for Optimal Results By Erin J Graham Technical Manager – Molatek Erin.graham@rclfoods.com / 083 795 7270   The Background The agriculture industry continually seeks to maximize livestock production in the pursuit of optimizing...