"Experientia docet" - Experience is the best teacher
Rumen inert fat or starch as supplementary energy sources for reproducing ewes grazing wheat stubble
A trial was conducted to determine the efficiency of utilization of rumen inert fat as a supplementary energy source for reproducing South African Mutton Merino ewes (n = 56) grazing wheat stubble. The ewes were randomly divided into four groups…
The effect of frequency of supplementation on the production of South African Mutton Merino ewes grazing wheat stubble
A trial was conducted to determine to what extent the frequency of supplementary feeding would affect the production of sheep while grazing wheat stubble in the winter rainfall region of South Africa. One hundred and sixty SA Mutton Merino ewes…
The carry-over effect of supplementation in the previous year on the production of South African Mutton Merino ewes
A trial was conducted to determine the carry-over effect of supplementation in a previous year on the production of South African Mutton Merino ewes in the following year while grazing cereal stubble. Three hundred and sixteen ewes were divided into…
The growth, carcass yield, physical and chemical characteristic of two South African indigenous pig breeds
The effect of breed and diet on growth performance, carcass, physical and chemical composition were determined for two South African indigenous pig breeds (Kolbroek, n = 12 and Windsnyer, n = 12). The Kolbroek (KB) pigs grew faster than the…
Sensory, physical and chemical quality characteristics of bacon derived from South African indigenous and commercial pig breeds
Sensory and physical quality characteristics of shoulder and leg ham, kassler chops, back and belly bacon derived from South African indigenous Kolbroek (KB), African (AFR) and commercial Landrace X Large White (LR X LW) pig breeds were compared. The chemical…
Sustainable livestock development in Africa: How do we help Africa to feed itself?
Livestock, especially small stock, are important for communal and small-scale farmers in developing areas in Africa. Efficiency of production from these herds could be improved, thereby enhancing the nutrition and income of these resource-poor farmers. Development programmes should assist the…
