Although all organs in the animal’s body are important, the liver is probably one of the most important in view of the sheer number of functions it performs. In fact, it is known to have more than 500 functions. Therefore, it is obvious that if the liver does not function optimally the animal will not […]
Alhoewel alle organe belangrik is om sekere funksies in die liggaam te verrig, is die lewer sekerlik een van die belangrikste organe as ‘n mens kyk na al die funksies wat dit verrig. Die lewer is bekend om meer as 500 funksies te verrig! Ons kan dus verstaan dat as die lewer nie optimaal funksioneer […]
Die Parasiet Fasciolosis (Lewerslak) is een van die belangrikste parasitiese siektes in die wêreld, insluitend in Suid-Afrika. Lewerslak in vee is verantwoordelik vir groot ekonomiese verliese soos: Lewers by die abattoir word afgekeur Mortaliteite Afname in melk en vleis produksie Verlaging in reproduksie Sekondêre bakteriële infeksies ‘N OORSIG VAN DIE PARASIET Twee tipes lewerslak spesies […]
Fasciolosis (Liver fluke) is one of the most important parasitic diseases throughout the world including, South Africa. Liver fluke infections in livestock are responsible for economic losses such as: Liver condemnation Mortality Reduction in milk and meat production Reduction in reproduction Secondary bacterial infections OVERVIEW OF THE PARASITE Two types of liver fluke occur in South […]
Weaning time is “harvest time” on a commercial beef farm. We should do everything in our power to make this action go as smoothly as possible and negotiate the best possible price for the calves. One of the first actions to be taken in the run-up to weaning time, is to consider the possible marketing options. The most […]
Speentyd is “oestyd” by ‘n kommersiële vleisbees boerdery. Ons behoort alles in ons vermoë te doen om hierdie aksie so glad as moontlik te laat verloop en die bes moontlike prys vir die kalwers te beding. Een van die eerste aksies wat geneem moet word in aanloop tot speentyd, is om vroegtydig die moontlike bemarkingsopsies te oorweeg. Die belangrikste […]
This time of year there are many small stock farmers who regularly complain about animals with “a poach under the jaw” of their sheep or goats. “We are treating the sheep but we still struggle to get it under control” – we hear regularly. “What causes it and what can we do about it?” Background […]
Hierdie tyd van die jaar is daar baie kleinveeboere wat gereeld kla van diere met “sakke onder die keel” by hul skape of bokke. “Ons doseer die skape maar hulle sukkel nog steeds om dit onder beheer te kry” – hoor ons gereeld. Wat veroorsaak dit en wat kan hulle daaraan doen? Agtergrond Haarwurm (Haemonchus […]
Dr. H Ferreira In die koue maande van die jaar het veeprodusente groot uitdagings. Om jou vee warm, gemaklik, goed gevoed en gesond te hou, vereis beplanning en voorsorg. Veral longontsteking kom juis in die maande voor. In die oorgangsmaande, soos herfs na winter en winter na lente, word ‘n toename in longontsteking gesien, maar […]
Dr. H Ferreira In the cold months of the year, livestock producers face major challenges. Keeping your livestock warm, comfortable, well-fed and healthy requires planning and forethought. Pneumonia, in particular, occurs precisely in the months. In the transition months, such as autumn to winter and winter to spring, an increase in pneumonia is seen, but […]
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