Sheep
latest news & developments
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
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
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.
Predators: Beauties or beasts?
How farmers perceive jackal and caracal — as ‘beautiful’ or ‘thieves’ — determines whether they will tolerate them on their livestock farms
Farmers swap sheep for skis
They’re having to learn new skills to provide support at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
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?
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.
Shear magic as Hans fleeces the opposition at world champs
South Africa has recently dominated the world sheep-shearing competition. Again. And who knew?
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.