There is considerable pressure to eliminate the use of conventional cages in commercial layer production systems. Nonetheless, the assessment of alternative methods that can ensure the hen's ability to perform different ...

Title: Concentrate supplementation to Jersey cows grazing plantain and ryegrass When compared to TMR-based dairy production systems, pasture-based dairy production systems produce milk at a lower cost per litre. Nutrients ...

Climate change is expected to result in rainfall reduction in South African semi-arid and arid rangelands and may have severe ecological consequences. This rainfall reduction may cause irreversible and substantial ...

There has been substantial growth in the small holder pig farming sector in South Africa. These farmers vary from market-orientated farmers to pig keepers with different available resources. There is a need to understand ...

Commercial broiler breeding programs have greatly focused on increased growth rates, not considering the lack of pulmonary capacity to sustain this demand. Although not all broilers succumb to ascites the syndrome is still ...

Pre-slaughter loss of live mass due to transportation is a well-known occurrence in the beef production industry – predominantly regarding the economic sustainability thereof because it represents a potentially significant ...

Mozambican (MZ) indigenous cattle are generally reared in resource-poor management systems and are well adapted to harsh environments. Despite their significance in food security and improved livelihoods, a limited number ...

The egg formation process is complex and can be influenced by a multitude of factors, one of which includes the availability of vital trace minerals in the hens’ diet. Although calcium carbonate makes up the largest part ...

Crossbreeding is found in almost all sectors of agriculture, including maize cultivars, poultry, pigs, small and large livestock breeds. Dairy has traditionally been one of the last strong holds of pure breeding strategies ...

Feeding highly fermentable carbohydrate-rich diets to dairy cows is universally practised to achieve the energy intake needed to support higher levels of milk production. However, this dietary regimen can reduce rumen pH, ...