Various breed types and productions systems are used to produce beef from natural pastures. In arid regions with erratic rainfall patterns, flexible production systems will assist the sustainable use of land. Cattle breed types (Simmentaler crossbred, Bonsmara crossbred, Afrikaner and…
Maize was ensiled with or without the addition of spirulina (a blue-green micro-algae) to increase the protein content of maize silage in laboratory silos (1.5 liter). The protein content of maize silage was increased from 8.9 to 15.4% by the…
The beef production of Belgian Blue and Limousin (x Jersey) crossbred heifers and steers was compared to that of Jersey steers. Fifty, second parity and older Jersey cows weighing at least 350 kg were inseminated with Belgian Blue or Limousin…
Agricultural activities are depicted as highly dependent on weather conditions. The need to employ risk management strategies is emphasized leading to the aim of the paper stating that a basic qualitative decision making model should be adopted to ensure timely…
