Using Formulation to your Advantage
Farmers can benefit greatly from working with a animal nutritionist to develop customised feeding strategies based on their specific farming needs. Qualified animal nutritionists can…
The technical team at Voermol, qualified and experienced animal nutritionists, provide expert guidance on various topics related to ruminant nutrition.
Farmers can benefit greatly from working with a animal nutritionist to develop customised feeding strategies based on their specific farming needs. Qualified animal nutritionists can…
For sustainable grassland management, farmers need to know whether they are farming with sweet or sour veld, and adapt their livestock management practices accordingly. Glenneis…
Farmers suffer their biggest sheep losses before weaning, with the majority of these occurring during the first 10 days and more than 20% during the…
In today’s competitive agricultural landscape and increased input costs, sheep farmers continually seek ways to enhance their operations’ productivity and efficiency. Optimised, efficient livestock production…
The main purpose of a supplemental lick is to fill the nutritional gap between nutrient supply, from forage in grazing systems, and nutrient requirement as…
Creep feeding is a valuable practice in South Africa, where climatic conditions, pasture quality, and farming systems can be highly variable. This practice involves providing…
Minerals may be a small part of a ruminant’s diet, but they pack a powerful punch. Getting the right minerals into your animals can mean…
The feedlot finishing phases of cattle must be considered when producers want to add value to their calf-crop. Producers must carefully consider the market conditions…
Acidosis is a common phenomenon encountered in the feedlot environment or when ruminants receive total mixed rations (TMRs). Generally caused by a grain overload, that…
Natural grazing (veld) which is actively growing and green, generally requires lower levels of supplementation, with the main limiting nutrient to production being phosphorus and…
“Seasons”, by definition, has various meanings. The concept of supplementing ruminants on natural grazing links back to seasons. This does not solely refer to climatic…
Feedlots are the completion of the full circle of beef production. It is where the producer realizes the value of his or her inputs and…
Calves are the lifeblood of the cow-calf operation; they are the steady source of income that runs through the veins of this farming business. Maximizing…
The nutritional requirements of beef cows change as they proceed through different production phases. The supplementation of beef cows in terms of protein, energy, minerals…
