Available volumes for Applied Animal Husbandry & Rural Development since 2008
Available volumes (1-8) for SA Anim Sci from 2000 to 2007
Animal scientists and cattle farmers should take note of persistent frenulum (skew penis) as a heritable defect
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…
Exploring heifer fertility, sire selection, and herd survival analyses in herds with automated data capture
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…
Biological factors that affect feedlot profit in South Africa
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…
Exploring socioeconomic status of communal farmers in Emalahleni Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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…
Assessing ram introduction protocols and reproductive disease prevalence in selected communal sheep flocks of the Eastern Cape Province
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…
Evaluating the contribution of livestock to household livelihoods in the communal rangelands of the north Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
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…
Evaluation of calving interval of smallholder beef cattle herds in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province, South Africa
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…
Reproductive performance of Archachatina marginata fed graded levels of dry okra fruit meal as phytogenic feed additive
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…
Cattle herding and management practices in Botlokwa communal areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa
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…
Perceived training needs among livestock farmers in the North Eastern Region of the Eastern Cape Province: A case of Ugie commonage
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…
Effect of lambing season, year, gender and birth status on the wool characteristics of Merino ewes and lambs
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…
Demographics and Animal Husbandry practices of rural livestock owners of the Eastern Cape Province
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,…
Evaluation of biosecurity practices in smallholder pig production systems in Midvaal Local Municipality, Gauteng Province
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…
Typology, productivity and socio-economic profile of dairy farms in Mostaganem province, Algeria
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…
Socio-economic and technical characteristics of donkeys in the far northern region of Cameroon
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 impact of covid-19 and coping strategies used by small-scale farmers: A case study of Buffalo City Metropolitan, Amathole and O.R Tambo – District Municipalities of the Eastern Cape
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,…
Evaluation of communal rangeland condition under the East Griqualand veld type of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Rangeland condition is defined as the state of health of rangeland in terms of species diversity and the potential for producing good quality forage for livestock. However, these rangelands are gradually declining due to poor resource management, land degradation and…
Socio-economic, technical characteristics and challenges in indigenous (taurine-type cattle) beef production in Cameroon
The study evaluated the socio-economic, production parameters and challenges facing Cameroon taurine cattle farmers in ten regions of Cameroon. A single-visit using the multiple-subject survey method was carried out by face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires. A total of 175 farmers…
Productivity gap between commercial farmers and potential emerging farmers in South Africa: Implications for land redistribution policy
A common feature of South African agriculture is its dualistic nature showing wide differences in production levels. For the purpose of land redistribution, existing studies do not provide much detail, because they compare smallholders in general, but not the commercially…
Socioeconomic and productive characteristics of indigenous pig farming in Cameroon
The present study was conducted in other to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of indigenous pig farmers in Cameroon, as well as the management techniques of their pig herds. A total of 127 indigenous pig farmers were randomly selected from four…
