Foot rot in sheep
Although there are many reasons as to why sheep develop hoof problems, foot rot is ...
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The rocky relationship between limestone solubility and phytase efficacy
It is well known that limestone is used as a major source of inorganic calcium ...
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Calculating feedlot performance in a carcass-value economy
It has become increasingly apparent that conventional measures of live animal feedlot performance are inadequate ...
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Biosecurity: Keeping out the ‘black’ sheep
Things could be so much easier if sick or infected animals turned black to be ...
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Hybrid vigour for cattle in extensive systems
Hybrid vigour, synonymous to heterosis, has always been a popular subject at a braai, but ...
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Preventing heat stress in pigs
Heat stress in pigs is defined as a physiological response to high environmental temperatures, where ...
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