Available volumes for Applied Animal Husbandry & Rural Development since 2008
Available volumes (1-8) for SA Anim Sci from 2000 to 2007
The analysis of breeding structure in the modern context
The analysis of the breeding structure of a livestock breed is generally considered as “old” technology and was, generally, cumbersome to achieve. The advent of modern computerised animal recording databases and faster and more powerful computers have made this kind…
Analysis on the productive and reproductive traits of Murrah buffalo cows maintained in the coastal region of India (WCAP Supp}
Data of 698 Murrah cows sired by 43 bulls maintained at the Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Alamadhi were analysed to study the performance of Murrah buffaloes at the coastal region of Tamil Nadu, India. Least-squares means and genetic parameters were…
Livestock systems and competing claims for land at the wildlife-based tourism/livestock interface
This paper discusses competition for land between communal grazing livestock systems and emerging preferences for wildlife-based tourism land uses in the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Renewed efforts to improve livestock production as a tool for rural development in Southern Africa…
Development of livestock based sustainable family farms: Heifer International’s approach (WCAP Suppl)
Heifer International supports families in integrated, sustainable livestock and crop farms in order to develop strong local communities. Livestock receive protection from predators, improved feed supplies, appropriate housing and humane slaughter in exchange for the benefits they give to the…
The effect of stock theft and mortalities on the livestock industry in South Africa
This article reports on the effect of stock theft and mortalities on the livestock industry in South Africa, using the information from a survey based on a sample framework where urban/rural/deep rural enumerator areas of the South African population census…
Off-take and production statistics in the different South African cattle sectors: Results of a structured survey
This article demonstrates the value of a survey based on a sample framework where urban/rural/deep rural enumerator areas of the South African population census are fused onto the input variables of the different biomes. The results of the survey can…
Estimation of live body weight from the heart girth measurement in KwaZulu-Natal goats
This study was conducted to determine if heart girth measurements can be used effectively in the prediction of live body weights of goats in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and to assist in developing a heart girth measuring tape. This is especially aimed…
Goat farming in South Africa: Findings of a national livestock survey
During a national livestock survey held in 2003 under the FAO/UNDP/SADC Project RAF/97/032, a total of 892 goat keepers completed questionnaires covering aspects of management and production. The majority of the keepers came from the communal farming areas (892), with…
Survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers on commercial dairy farms in Kenya
Herd health and adaptability are of concern in dairy herds in the tropics because of persistent exposure to multiple stresses of low quality and quantity feeding, heat stress, high disease and parasitic incidences, poor husbandry and breeding practices. The combined…
Characterisation of production systems for indigenous chicken genetic resources of South Africa
Indigenous chicken production systems were studied in Limpopo, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 137 households in the three provinces. The study showed that a small proportion of the households (9.8%) derive…
Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries
Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (AnGR) have great potential to contribute to increased food security and improved livelihood of poor people in developing countries. However, indigenous livestock which are well adapted to local conditions are often underutilized, and…
Results of the national cattle survey undertaken in South Africa, with emphasis on beef
A South African national livestock survey was conducted in 2003 as part of an FAO initiative. This article presents the results of the survey in respect to cattle, with an emphasis on beef cattle. The survey was weighted towards the…
Management and recording guidelines for accurate and reliable breeding values
The aim of these guidelines is to assist breeders in applying good management and recording practices to optimize their herds’ genetic evaluations, i.e. to optimize the amount, correctness and effectiveness of your herd’s data that is used in a BLUP…
Evaluation of growth performance and NRC Nutrient Requirements for liquid fed Holstein calves under South African conditions
Twenty four Holstein heifer calves were used in a completely randomized block design, and fed either 2 L of full milk (FMS) or experimental milk replacer (EMSS) twice daily with ad lib access to a commercial calf starter. The purpose…
Dairy production systems in the emerging and communal sectors of South Africa: Results from a structured survey
A South African national livestock survey was conducted in 2003 as part of an FAO initiative. The design of the survey sample framework was based on the input variables of the different biomes and urban/rural and deep rural enumerator areas.…
