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In Stockfarm January 2026, we delve deeper into the role of abattoirs as guardians of meat safety, focussing on safety standards, meat quality, hygiene and processing protocols, and industry regulations. Also included in this month’s issue is an in-depth look at the 2025 Santam Agriculture Silage Competition results and the winners in each category of this long-standing Plaas Media competition, and much more!
Abattoirs: The hidden pulse of meat safety
In conversations about the meat supply chain, the first and final links tend to take prominence, while the work performed by the middlemen often goes unnoticed. Yet every link plays a vital role. In Stockfarm January we delve deeper into the role of abattoirs as guardians of meat safety.
2025 Santam Agriculture Silage Competition: Wet conditions, winning silage
Plaas Media’s twelfth Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition once again showcased impressive expertise among its participants. Competition co-coordinator Richardt Venter unpacks the 2025 competition results, providing a breakdown of the different categories of silage and the outcomes achieved.
Circular agriculture in practice: A regenerative and profitable model
“A circular economy in agriculture isn’t about reinventing nature – it’s about working with it,” says John Eustace, the 2018 SA National Cattle Farmer of the Year. On their family farm, the Eustaces have developed a system that balances profitability with regeneration and sustainability. Read more about this dynamic farming enterprise’s green practices in Stockfarm.
The value of a vaccination programme for cattle and sheep
Vaccination is essential for any cattle and sheep operation, especially given the increasing risk of disease outbreaks. Stockfarm’s Christal-Lize Muller discusses the matter with veterinarian Dr Paul Reynolds, focussing on the different vaccines for cattle and sheep, what each group requires and when, and what diseases to focus on. Also included are two very handy summer vaccination programmes producers can follow.
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