Technical Parameters Taken Into Consideration When Designing A Ruminant Production System For A Commercial Farm. Introduction Farmers may find it difficult to design a ruminant production system but it is very simple if he or she understand and follow the technical parameters that should be considered. The scheme needs adequate planning. When planning for ruminant […]
Why do farmers and ranchers castrate their cattle? First thought that comes to mind, because I do not want my heifers bred to an inferior bull. Castration also comes to mind when I think of the neighbour’s traveling bulls. But in reality, it’s a management decision. Why would you castrate your dog? When I mentioned […]
Bovine Landscape in Africa Dairy and beef can play a key part in helping to overcome malnutrition and the secondary effects this has on the African population today. Requirements for increasing productivity and traceability support demand for animal genetics Key markets in Africa Outside Southern Africa the continent remains fragmented
