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New Case Of Swine Fever Detected In Gauteng
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has announced a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on a farm in Gauteng. The […]
Choosing The Right Fencing For Your Animals
A smallholding that is home to livestock requires adequate fencing to ensure your livestock are safe and secure. This fencing must keep both your livestock […]
Know The Law: Livestock And The NSPCA
South Africans are familiar with the work done by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in connection with pets. However, smallholders […]
Here Are SA’s Most Popular Goat Breeds
Smallholders interested in keeping goats have a number of indigenous breeds to choose from. Generally, indigenous breeds in South Africa are kept predominantly for meat, […]
Dairy Farmers Can Prevent Bovine Mastitis
Smallholders with lactating cows must be aware of the dangers of bovine mastitis. This is the inflammation of the udder and can be caused by […]
Keep It Clean In One Spray
There’s no need to blast paint off the walls of stables, broiler houses or piggeries when attempting to ensure they are adequately disinfected. That’s because […]
FMD Restrictions In Free State Lifted
The Foot and Mouth Disaster Management Area in the Free State has been lifted. This was the decision taken by the Minister of Agriculture, Land […]
Mange On Smallholders’ Animals
Mange is a skin problem that can affect dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, cattle, goats and sheep. It can even affect wild animals. Mange is caused […]
Ban On Movement of Cloven Hooved Livestock Lifted
The 21-day national Foot & Mouth lockdown on the movement of cloven hooved livestock imposed last month has been lifted. One result is that fears […]