The objectives of this investigation were to establish the correlation among variables, quantify the magnitudes of the direct and indirect effects of independent variables on the response variable, and model the relationships and predict carcass variables using a regression model…
The economic viability of four milk replacers was evaluated to determine the most cost-effective option for rearing Holstein bull calves. Thirty-two (N = 32, n = 8) 3-5 day old calves with an average weight of 40.8kg were randomly assigned…
A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of two different ram introduction protocols within the Eastern Cape communal sheep farming sector as well as potential reproductive disease prevalence in sheep flocks. The study was done in two phases where…
Tokozwayo, 2025 Vol 18 (1)Socioeconomic research is crucial for assessing a community’s current state and guiding its development initiatives. The study aimed at assessing the socioeconomic status of Zwartwater communal farmers in Dordrecht, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. A…
Between 70% and 80% of South Africa’s beef is produced through feedlots. It is therefore important that the commercial beef cattle farmer that markets weaner calves, takes note of the biological factors that determine feedlot profit. Performance is very important…
Abstract Globally, dairy producers face growing pressures to boost production while maintaining animal welfare and longevity. In response, many are adopting precision management technologies for detailed data acquisition. This trend is evident in South Africa, where dairy managers increasingly use…
Abstract This research letter discusses a heritable defect of the penis in cattle, known as persistent frenulum. The condition results in a skew penis, that prevent bulls from mating naturally with cows. Although veterinarians in South Africa are familiar with…
Herding is the practice of caring for roaming groups of livestock over a large area, and often motivated by factors like theft and avoiding cattle invading neighbour’s harvests in communal areas. Most households in the rural areas of Limpopo have…
Diversification of livestock production with micro-livestock, such as snails, through the use of phytogenic feed additives can contribute to increase in production and alleviating the problem of deficiency of animal protein in the diets of Cameroonians. The objective of this…
The objective of this study was to evaluate calving interval of smallholder beef cattle herds that participated in the North West Provincial Sire Subsidy Scheme in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district. The aim of the Sire Subsidy Scheme was to…
Abstract This article evaluates the contribution of livestock to rural households in communal areas of the north Eastern Cape in South Africa, using surveys from 120 households. Structured questionnaire surveys were conducted from both livestock and non-livestock-owning households to gather…
Abstract A baseline study was done in the Eastern Cape Province to provide benchmark information regarding rural livestock owners and their animals for use in analysing and tracking change over time. The objectives were to determine the demographics, livelihood status,…
A three- year (2017-2019) study was conducted on the Kokstad Research Station to investigate the effect of lambing season, year, sex and birth status on wool characteristics of Merino ewes and lambs. Data was collected from 2017 to 2019 using…
The present study aimed to assess the training needs of livestock farmers who farm in a commonage in Ugie which falls under North Eastern Region of Elundini Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. A well-structured interview schedule was used to obtain information…
Tokozwayo, 2022 Vol 15 (1)Tokozwayo, 2022 Vol 15 (1)Tokozwayo, 2022 Vol 15 (1)Livestock farming plays a vital role in food supply, job creation, promoting economic transformation and financial capital. Covid-19 pandemic negatively influenced livestock production through reduced access to markets,…
The Socio-economic and technical characteristics of donkey farming were carried out in 3 locations (Bogo, Gazawa and Zamaï respectively) of the far northern region of Cameroon. Hence, 149 farmers were sampled through a survey using a semi-structured questionnaire. From the…
The study purposes were to assess farms performance, describe socioeconomic profile, and create a farming system typology of dairy farms in Mostaganem province, Algeria. From January 2020 to March 2021, a survey of 56 dairy herds was conducted to evaluate…
Prevention and control of diseases should be prioritized to boost production efficiency and avert the collapse of pig enterprises. The application of biosecurity measures encompasses all aspects of preventing pathogens from entering and spreading within a population of animals. The…
The feeding method is a very important factor of poultry growth, production and meat quality since the feed composition can affect or change the characteristics of chicken meat quality. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of…
A three- year study was conducted at the Kokstad Research Station to investigate the effect of three lambing seasons, year, sex and birth status on the growth performance of Merino ewe and lambs. Data was collected over 3 years (2017-2019)…
