The South African Journal of Animal Science is an open access, peer-reviewed journal. The journal publishes reports of research dealing with the production of farmed animal species (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry and ostriches), as well as pertinent aspects of research on companion animals and aquatic and wildlife species. All submitted articles are subjected to a single-blind peer review process that is managed by a section editor under the supervision of the editor-in-chief. Copyright of a published article resides with the authors. Such articles will be published as open access content and be covered by the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 South African Licence. Users may copy, distribute, transmit and adapt the work, but must recognise the authors and the South African Journal of Animal Science.
Originally supported by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), the South African Journal of Animal Science moved online in the early 2000s using a custom-built manuscript submission and editorial management system. In August 2025, the journal transitioned to the Public Knowledge Project’s Open Journal Systems (PKP OJS), hosted by Khulisa Journals at the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).
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The inheritance of breed characteristics of the Afrikaner cattle breed
The inheritance and interassociation of the breed characteristics of 383 Afrikaner cattle were studied. The estimates of heritabilities of the different breed characteristics were as follows: 0,187 for quality; 0,203 for middle quarters; 0,281 for front quarters; 0,440 for head…
The microbiology of South African dried sausage
Thirty dried sausage samples were examined microbiologically and physico-chemically. Ten specific organisms or groups of organisms were quantitatively determined and the presence of Salmonella only qualitatively. Large variations in the quality of the samples were found and are sufficiently demonstrated…
Amino acid composition of some South African feedstuffs
The amino acid content of grains and animal products was compared with whole egg, a protein source of high biological value. Groups of protein sources can be selected on the basis of this comparison, which are complementary, and can as…
The utilization of milk diets with different fat concentrations by the preruminant calf 2. change in body composition by means o
Twenty eight Friesland bull calves were used in a comparative slaughter experiment to determine the influence of high energy diets (whole-milk and cream) on the body composition of preruminant calves. Results indicated an increase in total DM, energy, nitrogen and…
Benutting van rantsoene met batteryhoendermis as proteïenbron
Utilisation of rations containing poultry manure as a protein source: Poultry manure (22,5 % crude protein on dry basis) obtained from a battery operation was included in rations consisting of lucerne hay, maize meal and molasses. The control ration contained…
Time-dose relationships of PMSG and map-intravaginal sponges and its effect on embryonic mortality in Karakul ewes
Different dosage levels of pregnant mare serum gonadotrophin (PMSG) were applied in conjunction with medroxyprogesterone acetate impregnated intravaginal sponges at different times in relation to sponge removal The object of the study was to find the most economical dose level…
Die reproduksiepatroon van vyf skaaprasse onder ekstensiewe toestande
Merino, Karakul, Dorper, Blackhead Persian and Namaqua Arikaner ewes were tested for oestrus twice daily over a period of six years to evaluate their reproductive patterns under the semi-arid conditions of the North Western Cape. It was found that the…
Waarnemings oor die voorkoms van bronstigheid by Afrikaner en Jerseykoeie onder ekstensiewe toestande in Noord-Kaapland
Observations on the occurrence of oestrus in Africander and Jersey cattle under extensive conditions in the Northern Cape Data concerning the occurrence of oestrus in Africander and Jersey cattle under extensive conditions were obtained from a crossbreeding program at Vaalharts…
Kruisteling met Afrikanermoer as basis: 1. Dragtigheidsduurte, geboortemassa en die voorkoms van distokie by die nageslag van ve
Crossbreeding with Africander dam as basis: 1. Duration of gestation, mass at birth and incidence of dystocia in crossbred progeny of various breeds of' sires The effect of different sire breeds, representing various types of breeds, on duration of gestation,…
Postmortem glycolytic metabolism in the skeletal muscles of anaesthetised and stunned boer goats, capra hircus
The rates of post mortem glycolysis in several muscles of halothane anaesthetised and captive-bolt stunned Boer goats were measured at 37 °C. The muscles examined were the M. semitendinosus, the M. Psoas major and the M. longissimus dorsi at the…
Meat production potential of mountain reedbuck
Thirty-nine adult mountain reedbuck (Redunco fulvorufula) were collected on the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve during 1971-72. Dressing percentages ranged from 44,0-62,4%. Seasonal variation in carcass masses and dressing percentages was pronounced with carcasses collected during July-October averaging 41% lighter for…
Subjektiewe en objektiewe bepaling van die effek van twee metodes van diepvetbraai op die smaaklikheidseienskappe van beesvleis
Subjective and objective assessment of the influence of two methods of deepfat frying on the palatability characteristics of beef M. longissimus dorsi and M. semitendinosus steaks were cooked by two methods of deepfat frying. Steaks were analyzed raw and cooked…
Proteïenbronne in die rantsoene van groeiende varke 2. ‘n Vergelyking tussen vismeel en karkasmeel
Protein sources in the diets of growing pigs: 2. A comparison between fish meal and carcass mealThirty-six weaner Landrace x Large White crossbred pigs were used in an experiment conducted to determine to what extent fish meal can be replaced…
Prestasie van Zeranol geïnplanteerde lammers
Performance of zeranol implanted lambs Eighteen South African Mutton Merino ram lambs, four months old were divided by mass stratification into two groups, (A and B), similarly 18 wether lambs of the same age and breed were divided into groups…
Geslagsaktiwiteit van Romanov-Karakoelkruisings onder ekstensiewe toestande
Sexual activity of Romanov-Karakul crosses under semi-arid conditions During 1973 87,5 x 12,5 and 75 25% Romanov - Karakul crosses were tested twice daily by vasectomized rams in order to determine their breeding season, anoestrous period, the length of the…
Die effek van vroegspeen op groei en puberteit van Karakoellammers
The effect of weaning age on growth and puberty of karakul lambs The effect of weaning age of Karakul lambs on growth rate and the onset of puberty was analysed for 80 lambs randomly allotted to 4 treatment groups. Lambs…
