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SHEEP FEEDLOTS | DR JARRED MORRIS BVSc MSc (Agric)

April 27, 2024

Introduction Sheep feedlots represent a specialized and efficient system of raising weaner lambs for meat production in an intensive environment. Lambs are placed into feedlot pens, where they are fed a carefully formulated ration to optimize feedlot performance.  Average daily gain, average daily feed intake, feed conversion ratio and carcass parameters should be measured. Due […]

SAVE THE DATE | FEEDLOT INFORMATION DAY | 19 JULY 2024

April 22, 2024

Ringworm

September 4, 2023

Do your calves have these strange hairless circular spots? It is a ringworm.Are you saying you get worms found in the skin? No, not to worry because ringworm is a fungal infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin. So, is it of much importance? Ringworm causes economic losses by affecting growth rates, especially […]

Lumpy Jaw in Cattle

September 4, 2023

Lumpy jaw is a disease of the jawbone caused by a bacterial infection called Actinomyces bovis. These bacteria form part of the normal flora in the mouth of ruminants. So then how does it cause disease? The bacteria enter the soft tissue of the mouth through open wounds. These wounds can be caused by foreign […]