Cattle management 4Ds
Cattle Management 4Ds Dipping Dipping is a method of controlling external parasites on cattle. It is done by immersing the cattle in a solution of insecticide. There are many different dipping chemicals available, but some are more effective than others. It is important to rotate your dipping chemicals to prevent resistance. Deworming Deworming is a...
Forage Production
The marginal and semi-arid areas of Southern Africa are not suited to crops without irrigation and irrigation is available to only a few farmers. Livestock production such as beef, dairy, goat and sheep are more suited to farming here for smallholder farmers who do not have access to irrigation. Dairying in particular is increasingly popular...
Estimating cattle or calf weights
Livestock owners need to know the weight of their animals for a variety of reasons, such as determining proper feed rations, administering medication, and tracking growth. Approved and properly calibrated livestock scales are the most accurate way to determine the weight, but there are other methods that can be used when scales are not available....