A step-by-step guide to intensive bushbuck breeding

A step-by-step guide to intensive bushbuck breeding

A Step-by-step Guide to Intensive Bushbuck Breeding Werner Nel of Bosbok R514 Breeders near Hartbeespoort in North West started breeding bushbuck in 2010. In time, the project expanded to the point where it became necessary to isolate young rams in separate camps to...
Achieve success feedlotting lambs

Achieve success feedlotting lambs

Achieve success feedlotting lambs Finishing lambs can be a profitable operation, but it depends on how you manage your animals. Lambs can be finished in extensive systems such as on pastures and veld, or in intensive systems like feedlots. Here we look at feedlotting...
Preventing lamb deaths with good management

Preventing lamb deaths with good management

Lambs are very vulnerable when they are newborn, but their survival can be increased with good management and planning. Here we look at preventing lamb deaths with good management and proper planning. One of the most vital aspects to manage is proper nutrition of the...