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For livestock farmers, there are few periods more important than calving and lambing season. The arrival of healthy young animals represents the future of the herd or flock. However, the first few hours and days of life can also be among the most vulnerable. Cold, hunger, dehydration, infection and digestive problems can quickly affect a newborn animal that does not receive the right care.

As temperatures rise and spring conditions return, livestock farmers need to start thinking ahead about parasite control.

Disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences for livestock producers. Apart from animal losses, disease can disrupt production, restrict the movement and sale of animals, increase veterinary costs and place the long-term sustainability of a farming operation at risk.

In modern poultry production, producers invest heavily in genetics, nutrition, vaccines, and housing systems to improve flock performance and profitability. However, one of the most important nutrients in the poultry house is often overlooked — water.

Biosecurity has become one of the most discussed topics in poultry production over the past few years — and for good reason. Disease outbreaks continue to place enormous pressure on producers, affecting profitability, production stability, and long-term sustainability.

Calves benefit more from drinking from a teat than from a trough or bucket.

The long-awaited relocation of the WinSalt factory has occurred and production has started.

Being the largest organ in the body, the skin acts as a barrier against pathogens, chemicals and UV radiation.

FMD is a highly contagious and devastating viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.

To avoid over-trimming hooves, it is essential to correctly measure the length of the claw.

Let us dig into the delicious world of protein for dogs.

According to the Animal Identification Act (Act No 6 of 2002), "marking" is the placement of an identifying mark on an animal.

Calves' immune systems are undeveloped at birth, therefore, a clean environment is crucial for effective calf rearing. The first few weeks

Healthy hooves are the foundation for healthy animals. Cattle with good hoof health perform better and are less labour-intensive.

Healthy cows are key to a healthy dairy business. A healthy, happy cow that feels comfortable produces more milk and is of higher quality.

Also known as Hypocalcemia, milk fever is one of the more costly metabolic diseases that dairy farmers deal with.

Calf milk replacer can be fed after feeding colostrum milk (first milking). There are two types of milk that can be fed to calves...

Clean, hygienic housing is of utmost importance to give calves the best possible start in life...

Adequate colostrum intake is crucial for preventing lamb mortality and ensures that the lamb gets a good start in life.

How to improve hygiene practices on the farm and reduce bacteria build-up, thus preventing stock losses caused by diseases.