Category Archives: Ruminant
Having a master plan – lessons from pigeons and pirates
In the first article of this series, “The Cheshire cat’s question” (The Dairy Mail, November ...
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May
May
Should we have a system to identify lameness in sheep?
Facing hoof problems in a sheep flock can be overwhelming. Producers are often left to ...
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May
May
Fighting mycotoxins: an unseen enemy
How do you fight an enemy of which you are unaware? By ensuring you are ...
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Apr
Apr
At the mercy of the veld?
Farming with breeding beef cows is a constant balancing act. You need to know what ...
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Apr
Apr
Strategic mineral management for extraordinary efficiencies
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines extraordinary as “going beyond what is customary or usual”. In terms ...
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Apr
Apr
The role of zinc in dealing with foot rot
Hoof problems in sheep are a major issue that producers face every year in the ...
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Mar
Mar