by Admin_Molatek | Dec 21, 2022 | Sheep
Sheep Nutritional diseases Part 1 To be healthy, sheep require a source of energy that could come from carbohydrates or fats, protein, vitamins and minerals, as well as clean drinking water. Optimal production and reproduction is dependant on the quality of their diet...
by Admin_Molatek | Nov 29, 2022 | Game
A Step-by-step Guide to Intensive Bushbuck Breeding Werner Nel of Bosbok R514 Breeders near Hartbeespoort in North West started breeding bushbuck in 2010. In time, the project expanded to the point where it became necessary to isolate young rams in separate camps to...
by Admin_Molatek | Nov 21, 2022 | Sheep
Achieve success feedlotting lambs Finishing lambs can be a profitable operation, but it depends on how you manage your animals. Lambs can be finished in extensive systems such as on pastures and veld, or in intensive systems like feedlots. Here we look at feedlotting...
by Admin_Molatek | May 13, 2022 | Sheep
Lambs are very vulnerable when they are newborn, but their survival can be increased with good management and planning. Here we look at preventing lamb deaths with good management and proper planning. One of the most vital aspects to manage is proper nutrition of the...
by Admin_Molatek | Nov 28, 2021 | Goat
Indigenous Veld Goats: A Family’s Profitable Passion Indigenous Veld Goat breeder Erik de Witt is following his dream of preserving indigenous livestock breeds. Sabrina Dean visited him and learnt that with innovative marketing, it is also possible to make...
