Tag: animal feed
LRF Stockman School – building a profitable cow herd
The idea to start a Stockman school came from the need to educate South African livestock producers with the very best information on livestock...
Bacteria and microbes under the microscope at scientific conference
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The Science-LinQ scientific conference held from 29 August to 2 September 2022, and concluded at the Capital Hotel in...
Getting the best out of feed for feedlot cattle
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Since the UP-Agric Feedlot Challenge kicked off on 5 July 2022, sleeping in has become a thing of the...
Feed sales reflect status of poultry and livestock sectors
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AFMA recorded a 2,2% growth year-on-year (YoY) in feed sales during its April 2021 to March 2022 statistical year....
Voermol: Here’s to 60 years of feeding ruminants
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This year, Voermol Feeds celebrates its 60th year of existence. Traditionally, the stone representing a 60th anniversary is a...
More lambs and greater profit with flush feed
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Giving ewes flush feed prior to placing them with the rams has a proven positive influence on the conception...
Lick supplementation in the lean months: What is required?
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The quality of grazing decreases dramatically during the winter months, reaching a low in August and September before the...
Crop residues: Popular crops and managing them
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Once harvesting in the summer planting areas has been completed, it is a good time to move your animals...
Mavis and Pienaar Mtlokwa: Building a farm through diversity and training
Mavis and Pienaar Mtlokwa farm on Java between Kestell and Harrismith. They run a dairy, beef cattle and egg production operation. They also cultivate...
Evonik welcomes termination of methionine investigation
Following the decision of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) to close its anti-dumping investigation into imports of methionine...
