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Freeze branding changes the way farmers identify their livestock

A clear, permanent identification mark is an important part of good livestock management. For many generations, hot-iron branding has been one of the best-known ways of permanently id...

Livestock

28 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Plastic waste is harming livestock in South Africa: Smallholder farmers using communal land set out the support they need

Agriculture is the main source of income for communities in rural Mpumalanga, in the north-east of South Africa. Goats and cattle graze freely across open, communal grasslands. But plast...

Livestock

16 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Feedtek is the perfect nutrition solution for your livestock

Healthy, productive livestock starts with the right nutrition. Feedtek provides a complete range of premium feed additives, premixes and concentrates, supported by expert technical advic...

Livestock

4 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Rain and cold cannot keep farmers away from Oranjeriviervoere’s Sheep Farmers’ Day

“The times in which farmers operate mean that we cannot remain in the same position, but must move forward. That is also why our theme for this year’s Farmers’ Day is innovate or s...

Livestock

18 May 2026 · 4 min read

FMD infection of vaccinated cows shows the need for an accelerated vaccination window using the private sector

Some cattle in two dairy herds in KwaZulu-Natal have been infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), after being vaccinated against the virus in March this year. FMD Response SA spok...

Livestock

13 May 2026 · 2 min read

EasyWean® NoseRings® provide stress-free weaning that works

In the dry region of Piet Plessis in North West, cattle farmer Judy Vercueil has spent more than 30 years refining a system that puts both productivity and animal welfare first. Running ...

Livestock

9 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Algar Ind BK: Practical equipment for modern livestock farming

Algar Ind BK focuses on the manufacturing of reliable livestock handling equipment designed to make working with animals safer, faster, and more efficient for farmers. With a strong emph...

Livestock

31 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Effective fencing that lasts: Bonnox delivers exactly what you need, fast

You always score with Bonnox! The name Bonnox is synonymous with top-quality, fully galvanised fencing that has inspired trust and respect since 1962. Every farmer is already aware of...

Livestock

24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Livestock identification part 4: Freeze-branding

Many farmers rely on branding or marking livestock not only as a means of establishing ownership but also to contain useful information, such as the animals' birth dates and registration...

Collections Livestock

19 Mar 2026 · 8 min read

FMD: South Africa’s neighbours on high alert

Veterinary authorities in Zimbabwe have confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province, heightening concern across Southern Africa ...

Livestock

2 Feb 2026 · 7 min read