01-08-2018 - More than 80% of the phosphates in the animal body are found in the bone structure of the animal. Phosphate that is not immediately used in the metabolic processes is stored in the skeletal structure. High levels of phosphate supplementation have a positive effect on an animal’s...
01-07-2018 - Maize silage may also be used to “dilute” the high protein content of pastures. Typically, grass proteins run between 24 and 30% crude protein (CP) in spring and summer. Too much protein in the diet is not desirable as it has a negative impact on fertility (embryotic death),...
01-06-2018 - The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the use of antibiotics as animal additives without veterinary prescription in 1951, and in the 1950s and 1960s, different European states approved their own national regulations concerning the use of antibiotics in animal...
01-05-2018 - Manufacturers like Belnori Boutique Cheesery produce specialty cheese products that make heads turn on the world markets. At the world championships organized by The Guild of Fine Foods they have already received one Super Gold "World Cheese Award" and two Golden Awards. This is...
01-05-2018 - There are a few important reasons why piglets should be supplemented with feed in the farrowing house: Piglets are born with low levels of amylase and high levels of lactase. This initial enzyme profile gears the piglet to digest milk protein, but not for the vegetable and/or...
01-05-2018 - Wool and mohair production – the basics
01-05-2018 - The financial viability of each dairy unit in South Africa comes under more pressure every day. It would seem that the next challenge in the SA dairy industry is never far away and this brings about new plans to be implemented. There are, however, 5 important parameters to keep in...
01-05-2018 - In any extensive ruminant system, the main feed component, crude fibre, comes in the form of natural grazing. The optimal utilization of this source of roughage can be utilized with good management and the purposeful implementation of a good quality winter lick programme. If used...
01-04-2018 - Goals that a producer can set for his business: A cow must calve comfortably Colostrum must be of good quality for a healthy calf Good rumen adaption The cow must be healthy without metabolic disturbances such as milk fever, ketosis, etc. Good milk production Reduce the drop in body...
01-03-2018 - There are certain similarities between businesses and planning for the future is most certainly an integral part of them all. The biggest part of any dairy’s future is its replacement heifers and rearing heifers with which to carry the business into years to come. As with any...
