Yet another shipment of South African livestock by sea ended tragically recently when 42 head of cattle of a shipment of 512 died during heavy […]
Month: May 2021
Providing Adequate Housing for Livestock
Livestock owners must provide adequate housing and shelter for their animals. This is regulated by law according to the type of animal. Each Metro has […]
Foot & Mouth in KZN: Movement of Animals Prohibited
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been found in cattle on communal land in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal. As a result, the Dept of Agriculture, Land Reform […]
Using Cover Crops in Winter
Cover crops, usually grasses or legumes, are crops that are planted between, or sometimes with, regular crops, primarily to protect and improve the soil. Depending […]
Drip Irrigation: Best for Shade Cloth Structures
Getting sufficient moisture and nutrients to plants growing in an intensive setting such as a shadecloth structure or greenhouse is one of the keys to […]
Basics of Animal Inoculation
Keeping livestock and pets healthy must be one of the most important things a smallholder does, regardless of the reason for keeping the animal. Whether […]
Humane Snake Trap Hits the Market
Smallholdings where members of the public visit or which have many staff, such as lodges, warehouses, schools or restaurants, could benefit by buying a snake […]
Choose Your Chicken: Leghorn
The Leghorn breed originated in Italy and is one of the breeds used to create the modern battery hybrid layer. The most common is the […]
Keeping Livestock: The Animals Protection Act
Smallholders who keep livestock should be in the know about the legislation that governs the keeping of farm animals on one’s property. The national Animals […]
Setting up a Fire Protection Association
There are a number of reasons why you and your neighbours should get together to form a Fire Protection Association. Effective fire-fighting equipment can be […]