Tag: goat farming
The art of promoting breeding values
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The Groot River Mountains, a significant feature between Willowmore and Jansenville, provide a scenic backdrop to the farm Worlds View,...
Eastern Cape Boer Goat Club veld ram project: All eyes on...
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Boer goats, she says, are extremely characterful, smart and dynamic animals that have a unique personality and appearance.
The Eastern Cape...
Milk a goat … and pay it forward!
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You cannot grow in business, if you do not share your good fortune with others. The words of Rina Belcher,...
Diversification keeps the pot boiling and the cashflow going
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When Shakes Shabalala of Ladysmith resigned from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in 2017, the plan was...
Shongololo Boer Goat Stud: Only the best will do
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South African Boer goats have proven popular worldwide for their ability to improve indigenous goat breeds. In addition, Covid-19 restrictions...
Creep feed for small stock: Distinguish between lambs and kids
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The difference between creep feed for lambs and kids is substantial, says Dewald Vosloo, nutrition consultant and managing director of...
A hardy Savanna goat stud that can meet challenges head on
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Tattie Scholtz breeds Savanna goats in the Griekwastad area and is chairperson of the Savanna Club of South Africa. When...
Smart lambing camps for profitable Boer goat farming
PW Botha lost his heart on Boer goats during childhood and today his love for this breed remains undeniable. Stockfarm recently visited his Eastern...
