Tag: feedlot industry
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,...
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...
Meet Kwanalu’s Young Farmer of the Year
Macadamia and banana farmer, Tammy Williams, was recently announced the 2022 Toyota/Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year. She discusses her road to success with...
The importance of proper animal handling
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Animal handling involves techniques used by a handler to understand and respond to the inherent behaviour of livestock. These...
Forest Rump triumphs in 2020 OP Feedlot Challenge
The 2020 Onderstepoort Feedlot Challenge has officially come to an end, with Forest Rump taking first place. During the challenge eight groups of fifth-year...
