Cattle

Smooth, safe, and stress-free loading: Tal-Tec’s ramps raise the standard in livestock handling

Loading livestock should never be a game of chance. When cattle or sheep are moved onto transport vehicles, the process needs to be fast, safe, and stress-free—for both animals and han...

14 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Plantation farmers depend on Bonnox

Crops that take 25 years before they can be harvested have a long period of vulnerability and should therefore be properly protected. If this product is as valuable as timber, the planta...

1 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) movement protocol revised

The national and provincial State Veterinary Services held a meeting with private veterinarians and members of industry on Wednesday 26 March, to update and discuss the DMA (disease mana...

1 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

Elite genetics drive Ntaba Nyoni 8th production auction to R13,5 million turnover

The highly anticipated 8th Annual Ntaba Nyoni Auction took place at Phala-Phala Wildlife at the beginning of March, drawing an impressive crowd of 250 guests and 200 registered bidders, ...

4 Mar 2025 · 4 min read

Ntaba Nyoni’s 8th annual production sale is around the corner!

South Africa’s top-class Ankole and Boran genetics will be on offer at the Ntaba Nyoni 8th annual production sale. This highly anticipated auction is set to take place on Saturday,...

12 Feb 2025 · 3 min read

Namibia News: FMD STOPS BEEF IMPORTS FROM GERMANY

FMD outbreak in Germany Namibia has banned all imports of cloven-hooved products from Germany after a case of foot and mouth disease was detected in the European country on 10 Januar...

4 Feb 2025 · 3 min read

Top diseases impacting cattle this time of year

As the seasons shift, cattle farmers are faced with a variety of health risks for their herds. Footrot, navel ill, and calf diarrhoea are among the most common and impactful diseases aff...

31 Jan 2025 · 4 min read

Challenges and opportunities facing farmers in the red meat sector

South African primary producers in the red meat sector are facing significant headwinds: Persistent drought brought on by El Niño, rising costs and ongoing animal health issues such as ...

21 Nov 2024 · 5 min read

The benefits of freeze branding with dry ice: a cool choice with Dry Ice International

When it comes to marking livestock, freeze branding has made a name for itself as a standout choice and Dry Ice International is here to make the process even easier. Let us look at the ...

19 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

The largest agriculture sector in Botswana: Cattle and livestock

In Botswana, agriculture plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of many citizens, despite contributing only about 2% to the nation’s GDP. The sector is driven predominantly by livesto...

31 Oct 2024 · 4 min read
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