Sheep scab, also known as scab, psoroptic name or brandsiekte is caused by microscopic mite. Sheep scab is spread mainly by sheep-to-sheep contact. The disease occurs mainly in southern Namibia during autumn and winter, in large commercial wool sheep flocks and it causes severe loss. To detract scab amongst your livestock, observe the following direct...
The Saanen dairy goat originated in the Saanen Valley of Switzerland, south of Canton, Berne. During 1898, the Cape agricultural department imported three Saanen rams and 12 ewes from Switzerland. The present-day Saanen in South Africa originated from one male and one female imported from Germany in 1923, as well as from other imports from...
Mahangu, also known as pearl millet, is a subsistence rain-fed cereal crop which is the major staple food for over 50% of the Namibian population. The crop is produced in Zambezi, Kavango, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, and in parts of the Otjozondjupa region, in the Tsumkwe area. This crop is highly adapted to low rainfall...
The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) may be generally regarded as a type of weed or unwanted plant, but this drought resistant plant could be the next best thing as an alternative livestock feed. The plant, also known as spineless cactus or simply cactus pear, is the most agronomical vital species for the production of edible...
Disease can have various causes. Some of these causes are germs such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. The following is a list of situations that could result in sheep/goats becoming sick. Dirty surroundings Keeping sheep/goats in a dirty kraal could result in them eating food or drinking water contaminated with droppings. These droppings may contain...
Ever had difficulties preventing your cattle from eating all forms of dirt in the form of plastic bags, dry bones, cloths or even wire? Such actions by cattle are not unique to your herd only – it is a universal occurrence associated with diet-related problems. Cattle that do not get enough food, or if their...
RUNDU – Kavango East regional governor Bonny Wakudumo said the construction of the agricultural campus for AgriVet programmes at the Rundu Vocational Training Centre is nearing completion. Wakudumo made this revelation while delivering his state of the region address (SORA) on Friday, adding that the campus is expected to be completed this financial year. “It...
AMINUIS – Aminuis constituency councillor Peter Kazongominja has warned farmers in the constituency not to build structures around the drilled boreholes in the various villages of the area. The drilled boreholes are a result of construction work on the 144-kilometre road from Onderombapa to Aranos by the Roads Contractor Company (RCC). Kazongominja, in a recent...
Meatco chief executive officer Mwilima Mushokabanji has announced the parastatal’s new vision as “a world-class meat brand, creating sustainable wealth for all Namibians.” “We put this to practice by guaranteeing that our clients get consistently high-quality products every single time. We do not compromise on the quality of our beef. It is the best or...
The implementation of the country’s agro-ecological zones (AEZs), the carrying capacity maps and their framework database with a reliable and dynamic GIS model has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has said. Schlettwein was speaking at the opening validation workshop for the production of the agro-zones and...