Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Stellenbosch University (SU) animal sciences postgraduate student Dakota Guy and her fellow ...

Giving pre-weaned calves access to as much calf milk replacer as their appetites demand has transformed the performance of Scottish dairy farmer Rory Christie’s heifer replacements. Dourie Farming Co, ...

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Like many of you, Thanksgiving was quite different for me and my family this year. I’m afraid a smaller group around the table didn’t mean a smaller calorie intake on my part, however. It’s that time ...

It’s that time of year again, the warmth of the sun has returned, the Bermuda grass is coming out of dormancy, my ghost white legs are seeing some sun, the canola fields are blooming beautifully—in ...

But there's a lot more to weighing up the options than the bare cost comparison, explains Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Specialist Aisling Claffey. But there's a lot more to weighing up the options than ...

Preweaned calves need water to promote rumen development and convert solid feed to gain. A study by Provimi North America Inc ...

Usually, most dairy calves are weaned based on age, three months being the most preferred by farmers. I have ventured into livestock farming and majoring in dairy farming. I need some tips on how to ...