Eskom Carnage on Vultures Continues

Vultures in Africa are decreasing at an alarming rate with multiple threats causing a steep decline in their numbers. One of these being the negative impact the Eskom grid has on the survival of the vultures. Cape Vultures are classified as regionally endangered and globally vulnerable with under 4000 breeding pairs left.  The Cape Vulture is the only...

Brilliant Wildlife Photo

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Real hunters support responsible utilization of free ranging game

Recent events in the wildlife and hunting arena spurred worldwide condemnation of certain practices, latest of which was the shooting of a collared lion in Zimbabwe.  It placed the spotlight on hunting and prompted responsible hunters that put conservation of nature and natural resources first and foremost, to call upon all hunters to refrain from participating in unacceptable...

Illegal poisoning of wildlife on the increase

The recent death of vultures, Blue Cranes, Brown Hyenas and other wildlife due to illegal poisoning should be a wake-up call for South African conservation authorities, law enforcement agencies and conservationists. While rhinos faced a grave poaching threat, other equally important wildlife species, especially scavengers and predators are at risk of joining rhinos on the route of steep...

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Age determination - cattle, sheep and goats

Sheep age  You will not be able to determine the exact age of the animal from is teeth – there will be a few months either way. It is important not to confuse temporary teeth in a year old animal, which has not yet started teething, with an adult sheep that is 4 years of age (“full mouth”).  The...

SA Wool season finished on a high note

Port Elizabeth – The wool market maintained its recent gains and the Cape Wools Merino indicator gained a marginal 0,9% to close at R141,20/kg (clean). This is 26,5% higher compared to the opening sale of this season. In the Australian market, the indicator increased by 2,0%. The Cape Wools All-Wool Indicator gained 0,9%. Local traders commented that on...

SA Wolmark eindig op ‘n hoȅ noot

Port Elizabeth – Die wolmark het verlede week se pryse gehandhaaf en die Cape Wools Merino-aanwyser het met 0,9% gestyg tot R141,20/kg (skoon). Dit is 26,5% hoër as op die openingsveiling. Op die Australiese mark het die aanwyser met 2,0% gestyg. Die Cape Wools Alle Wol aanwyser styg met 0,9%. Plaaslike handelaars het opgemerk dat fyner wol op...

Wenke vir Selfmeng-lekke - Voerbronne

Maksimum gebruik van goedkoop voerbronne Lekinname behoort gereeld bepaal te word en die samestelling van die lek, indien nodig, aangepas te word om die ideale proteïeninname so ver moontlik te bewerkstellig.  Die aanpassing kan geskied deur die persentasie sout en/of mieliemeel in 'n lek te verhoog of te verlaag, na gelang lekinname verlaag of verhoog moet word.  ...

Coefficient of Variation (CV)

A range of fiber diameters occurs within each wool sample.  A wool sample may therefore have a mean fiber diameter of 19 µ, yet the fibers within the sample may vary from 7 µ to 37 µ. Two criteria are used to measure the distribution, namely CV and standard deviation (SD).  CV is a function of SD, as...

Strong demand drives SA Wool market to new Record High

Port Elizabeth – Strong demand and a persistently weak Rand drove wool prices to a record high and the Cape Wools Merino indicator gained 4,7% to close at R140,00/kg (clean).  This is 25,4% higher compared to the opening sale of this season and up 27,9% compared to the corresponding sale of the previous season. In the Australian market,...

Sterk vraag dryf SA Wolmark tot Rekordvlak

Port Elizabeth – Sterk aanvraag en ‘n swak geldeenheid dryf wolpryse tot nuwe rekord hoogtes en die Cape Wools Merino-aanwyser het met 4,7% gestyg en op R140,00/kg (skoon) gesluit. Dit is 25,4% hoër as op die openingsveiling en 27,9% hoër teenoor die ooreenstemmende verkope van die vorige seisoen. Op die Australiese mark het die aanwyser met 5,0% gestyg....