Stockfarm is a semi-scientific magazine for commercial and aspiring commercial livestock farmers who wish to farm more profitably by applying sound farming practices. Stockfarm is calendar driven and supplies information that is applicable to a particular season and particular circumstances. The magazine addresses topics ranging from feed and nutrition, to animal health, crops, grazing, breeding, handling and management. Sound information for farmers who are serious about their trade. This page contains a selection of articles from Stockfarm. In order to subscribe to the magazine, please visit digimags.agriorbit.com or SMS ‘Subscribe’ and your phone number to 064 890 6941.
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Insubordination: Types and steps to follow
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Insubordination refers to the defiance of, or resistance to authority and the refusal or failure to obey clear, reasonable...
Safely navigate legislation and welfare issues when establishing a new feedlot
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Due to the negative elements associated with feedlots, such as pungent odours, excess manure, dust, flies and the like,...
Business entities: Options for producers
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
The most commonly used business entity is a producer holding the farm in his or her personal capacity.
The problem...
RSG Landbou: 9 Mei 2023 – geborg deur BKB
In Dinsdag se aflewering van RSG Landbou kuier ons op die plaas Erekroon in die Jansenville-distrik. Marx en Hanri Strydom boer hoofsaaklik met Angorabokke...
Keep your windmill turning
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
There are many ways to extract water from the ground, but the traditional windmill or windpump remains the easiest...
Toyota New Harvest of the Year winner: Cultivating the land for...
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Stockfarm visited Vumile Mzinzi, the 2021 Toyota New Harvest winner, on his farm, Matuana Farm, in the northeastern Cape.
The...
Sernick’s Farmer Development Programme: A beacon of hope and progress
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Sernick has hosted a farmer's dat at their headquarters in the Free State since 2016. Asof 2018, the day...
RSG Landbou: 6 April 2023 – geborg deur BKB
Na die goeie reën in meeste van ons somerreënvalgebiede, kan veldbrande in die laat winter ‘n groot uitdaging wees. Grondeienaars in die noordelike deel...
Feedlots and respiratory diseases: Beware of seasonal fluctuations
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Of all the diseases present in livestock, respiratory tract infections have the greatest impact on a feedlot’s profitability.
Lung infections...
Rensbou Ankoles: Perfection is the only way to go
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Dail van Rensburg, owner of the Rensbou Ankole stud between Delareyville and Stella in North West, is proud of...
The Land Bank: Challenges and prospects
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
The Land Bank has been struggling to fulfil its loan obligations on time since 2020 and has received state...
Rift Valley fever: How to extinguish flare-ups this year
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Rift Valley fever is a serious insect-borne viral disease that not only occurs in sheep, goats and cattle, but...
Rabies: A deadly zoonotic disease
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Although rabies has been eradicated in certain European countries, North America, Japan and South Korea, it still poses a...
RSG Landbou: 8 Maart 2023 – geborg deur BKB
Boerboktelers kan vanjaar weer uitsien na ‘n spoggeleentheid vir uitgesoekte genetika. Die land se top boerbokke neem op 31 Maart deel aan die Black...
Alcohol-related misconduct: Five mistakes employers should guard against
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Employees on duty who are under the influence of alcohol are a major headache for any employer.
The employer...
Layoffs: Five common mistakes to avoid
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South Africa’s labour environment is strictly regulated and complying with legislation requires specialist knowledge.
Given the current economic climate,...
Controversial court ruling pertaining to the keeping of livestock
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The Land Claims Court of South Africa recently delivered a controversial judgment in the matter of Moladora Trust vs...
Use of calcium binders in the steam-up phase
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Milk fever can be fatal to dairy cows during calving time.
It can be controlled by keeping the cows...
The importance of high-quality water in broiler production
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Water is one of the single most important factors in the broiler production system, yet it is generally overlooked...
Eastern Cape Boer Goat Club veld ram project: All eyes on...
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Boer goats, she says, are extremely characterful, smart and dynamic animals that have a unique personality and appearance.
The Eastern...
Sernick Emerging Farmer’s day
Sernick recently held their Emerging Farmer's day at Liebenbergstroom in Edenville. Plaas TV also attended the event and spoke to a few role-players.
Kyk dit...
RSG Landbou: 7 Februarie 2023 – geborg deur BKB
Poena van Niekerk van Ede Farming, is eerste aan die woord in Dinsdag se aflewering van RSG Landbou oor die waarde van SA Stamboek...
RSG Landbou: 9 Januarie 2023 – geborg deur Lindsay Africa
Die rooivleisbedryf het ‘n uitdagende jaar agter die rug en volgens James Faber van die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie, het hulle ‘n paar lesse geleer. In Maandag...
Favourable rains also bring unpleasant pests
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The outlook for rain is still good but unfortunately, rain also brings with it diseases and pests, among them...
Foot rot in sheep: A thorny issue indeed
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The highly contagious bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus is responsible for foot rot infections.
The bacterium can easily enter soft tissue of...
Pay attention to orf in your flocks
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
The orf virus is a member of the parapoxvirus genus in the poxvirus family and infects the skin and...
Feedlot versus veld finishing: Horses for courses
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Steers can be finished in one of two ways, namely in an extensive system (veld or pasture) or in...
How to run a profitable small-scale piggery
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Pig production is an option for producers looking for an extra stream of income or who wish to enter...
How to unlock your ewes’ production potential
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Animals’ nutritional requirements vary continuously, and are directly related to the stage of production and quality of available roughage.
The...
Prevent three-day stiffsickness from crippling your herd
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The wet conditions, says Dr Dedré Nel of the Weltevrede Animal Clinic in Excelsior in the Free State, are...
