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SHEEP

What excessive rain means for South Africa’s livestock
Opinion
/ 1 May 2025

What excessive rain means for South Africa’s livestock

For South Africa to maintain its current access to red meat, wool and other livestock products, it must continue to strengthen its biosecurity and revive vaccine manufacturing

By Wandile Sihlobo
End the practice of shipping livestock by sea
Opinion
/ 21 February 2024

End the practice of shipping livestock by sea

Cows on a ship in Cape Town in a horrible situation lead to more calls for it to end

By Ozayr Patel
South African consumer food price inflation could average just above 6.0%
Opinion
/ 27 June 2022

South African consumer food price inflation could average just above 6.0%

The outlook on food products prices will remain mixed, despite the recent broad increase in products prices.

By Wandile Sihlobo
Predators: Beauties or beasts?
The Green Guardian
/ 24 July 2021

Predators: Beauties or beasts?

How farmers perceive jackal and caracal — as ‘beautiful’ or ‘thieves’ — determines whether they will tolerate them on their livestock farms

By Sheree Bega
Farmers swap sheep for skis
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Farmers swap sheep for skis

They’re having to learn new skills to provide support at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

By Staff Reporter
Rabbits bunny hop on sheep to flee flood
Article
/ 26 July 2017

Rabbits bunny hop on sheep to flee flood

Have you heard the one about the rabbits who jumped onto the back of sheep to stay dry?

By Staff Reporter
Study paves the way for Karoo lamb to join the ranks of tequila, champagne and Kobe
Article
/ 2 August 2016

Study paves the way for Karoo lamb to join the ranks of tequila, champagne and Kobe

Research from Stellenbosch University has shown that grazing on fragrant Karoo plants gives lamb a regional taste.

By Prega Govender
Shear magic as Hans fleeces the opposition at world champs
Article
/ 8 March 2012

Shear magic as Hans fleeces the opposition at world champs

South Africa has recently dominated the world sheep-shearing competition. Again. And who knew?

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 16 November 2010

In Senegal, a sheep is man’s best friend

Senegal’s most beautiful sheep is crowned in a competition that shows the bond between Senegalese men and their pets.

By Fran Blandy

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