Economics of Sussex Cattle
Various reasons may be quoted as to why a rancher must consider a specific breed in his crossbreeding program. Many of these attributes are difficult to quantify, and the economic benefits are only sometimes clear. Sussex cattle, however, possess qualities of which the economic benefits are easily measured.
Investigating the Sussex Breed
Sussex cattle are considered one of the oldest and purest English breeds and were favoured by breeders due to quality of their flesh and fineness of their hides.
Large Herd Management
The Bloukruin mega-farm group belongs to Mr Gilly Scheepers and family and is an icon of success in the Eastern Free State. Based in the broader Fouriesburg, Paul Roux, Bethlehem, and Ficksburg region, their farming activities include crops, fruit, cattle, sheep, and egg production.
Understanding EPDS
Consider the theory behind the BLUP (Best Linear Unbiased Prediction) equation. If you’re like me, seeing something like this is like looking at a website coder’s computer screen. A feeling of awe overcomes you, and in that moment, you’ll trust absolutely anything you’re told.
Sussex X Beefmaster adds Value
The farming enterprise of Chris Pretorius and his son Dr Johan Pretorius is situated between Harrismith and Verkykerskop in the Free State. Prior to this, the family owned a large dairy farm on the outskirts of Kokstad.
Brief History of Sussex Cattle in Southern Africa
About two thousand years ago Southern England was covered in beech and oak forest. In this region lived a race of Red Cattle that were found there at the time of the Roman invasion.
Ekonomie van die Sussex op die veld én in die voerkraal
Ekonomie van die Sussex op die veld én in die voerkraal Verskeie eienskappe kan genoem word as redes waarom ’n beesprodusent ’n spesifieke ras moet oorweeg vir sy kruisteelprogram. Sommige van hierdie eienskappe is egter moeilik meetbaar en daar kan nie aldag met oortuiging bewys word hoe dié skuif ’n produsent finansieel gaan baat nie. Read More
On the Other Hand
Genetics are the point of the arrow when it comes to the livestock industry. Although genetics are of equal importance to disciplines such as herd management, nutrition, animal health, marketing, forages, record keeping and Human Resources, genetics remain the prime mover.
Koeikudde uitgebou met top Sussex-bulgenetika
Koeikudde uitgebou met top Sussex-bulgenetika Dit is vir nuwe stoettelers dikwels moeilik om topgehalte vroulike diere te verkry, hoofsaaklik omdat gevestigde telers graag hul beste koeie vir eie teling terughou, wat te verstane is. Daarom het die Blema ba Kan Sussex-stoet in Kroonstad besluit om eers op die teel van hul eie voortreflike vroulike diere […]
Sussex sorg vir basterkrag én wins
Sussex sorg vir basterkrag én wins Die Sussex bied veelvoudige voordele vir intensiewe en ekstensiewe boerderye, en kan boonop die onderneming se wins aansienlik verhoog. Die ras is ’n veilige keuse vir die voornemende stoetteler of kommersiële boer. Read More