Tag: cattle farming

Estimated reading time: 3 minutesIn the April 2026 edition of Stockfarm, the focus shifts to practical ways producers can stay profitable in a financially...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesMarbling occurs in animal muscle (intramuscular fat) rather than on its perimeter (subcutaneous fat). Beef cattle attain their intense marbling...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesInvestment in agricultural research and development is critical if the sector wants to fulfil the role envisaged for it in...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesThe goal of winter nutrition for bulls and cows should be to prepare breeding animals for the upcoming breeding season....

Estimated reading time: 5 minutesRegistering your stud animals requires meticulous breeding, selection, record-keeping and management practices.Stud breeders have a great responsibility on their shoulders.Through...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesBoran cattle have been subject to prolonged natural selection under harsh environmental conditions for centuries. The Boran is considered an...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesUnlocking the full production potential of the livestock industry – that is the mission of Ndumiso Gule of Gule Agri...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesJan van Zyl, well-known Brahman breeder of Kroon Vee Brahmans near Vryburg in North West, says if you think...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesWhen it comes to genetic progress in a herd, the simple truth is that a bull contributes up to 90%...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesOne of the biggest obstacles faced by beef cattle stud producers like Dave Mullins is breeding Tuli bulls capable of...