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Somatic cell count and milk urea nitrogen levels in Holstein and Leckvieh X Holstein cows in a total mixed ration feeding system

Muller, CJC; Metaxas, L; Cloete, SWP (Directorat Animal Sciences, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, 2000)

Mastitis in dairy cows affects milk yield, welfare and production efficiency.
Rangeland management effects on soil properties in the savanna biome, South Africa: A case study along grazing gradients in communal and commercial farms

Sandhage-Hofmann, a; Kotzé, E; Van Delden, L; Dominiak, M; Fouché, HJ; Van der Westhuizen, HC; Oomen, RJ; Du Preez, CC; Amelung, W (Journal of Arid Environments, 2014)

Although the savanna biome of South Africa is a major resource for rangeland management, little is known about how differences in rangeland management systems affect soil properties in such biomes. Near to Kuruman, commercial ...
The response of alate Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to volatile substances from four non-host plant extracts under laboratory conditions

Richter, JM; Prinsloo, GJ; Van der Linde, TC (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2014-12)

Volatile compounds present in essential plant oils are known to influence insect behaviour. They are generally of low molecular weight, highly volatile, have a unique mode of action and are sometimes of low toxicity to ...
Productivity evaluation of Midicago sativa cultivars under irrigation in a semi-arid climate

Theron, JF; Snyman, HA (Free State Department of Agriculture, Glen Agricultural Development Institute, 2015-05-16)

Evaluate 26 Medicago sativa cultivars under irrigation on two ecotopes in terms of cutting, dry matter production, seasonal production curve, production curve over lifespan and plant density, over nine growing seasons.
Agricultural Master Plan of the Free State

Agricultural Research Council; FS-AMP steering committee (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2015-10)

The main focus of the services required by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the FS (FSDARD) was the development and implementation of a dynamic Agricultural Master Plan (AMP). This was to encompass ...
The influence of rainfall variation on performance of Bonsmara Beef Cattle in the Central Free State

Mohlapo, TD; Van der Westhuizen, HC; Majola, SE; De Klerk, JD (Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2017)

Approximately 80 % of agricultural land in South Africa is mainly suitable for extensive livestock farming. The Free State province is the third largest producer of beef in SA. It is believed that livestock production ...
THE IMPACT OF PREDATION ON MERINO AND DORPER FLOCKS IN THE CENTRAL FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICA.

Strauss, A.J.; De Waal, H.O; Avenant, N.L (2017-03-08)

The impact of predation on reproduction and production performance of Merino and Dorper flocks are described for a 9 year period, and viewed in relation to the other categories of sheep losses, namely diseases, metabolic ...
THE EVALUATION OF SOYA BEAN CULTIVARS UNDER IRRIGATION AT GLEN

Richter, JM; Masemola, M; De Beer, A; Thiebaut, N (2017-10-18)

Soya bean cultivars or genotypes demonstrates a limited adaptation to specific geographical areas, and research is applied to address this challenge to enable producers to increase production The research trials’ ...
Parasitic crustanceans Lernaea cyprinacea and Argulus japonicus and the possible role they play in the development of aquaculture in the Free State Province

Van As, Liesl; Mogorosi, Katlego; Christison, Kevin (2018)
Myxozoan detection and identification by means of silver-nitrate impregnation

Swanepoel, Pieter; Van As, Liesl; Christison, Kevin (2018)

Myxozoans are regarded as harmful pathogens in aquaculture systems and have an impact on fish welfare eiter directly or indirectly.
Implementation Of Soil Conservation Technique At Sannaspos Farm In Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality

Van der Westhuizen, M; Joseph, F (Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2018)

Soil degradation (one of natural degradation): Change in the soil health status resulting in a diminished capacity to provide services like crop, rangeland and livestock production
Validation of an indirect immunoperoxidase test for rabies virus in domestic and wildlife species in South Africa.

Janse van Rensburg, DD; Sabeta, C; Clift, S (Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2018)
Stocking rate of land reform livestock farmers during 2018/2019 drought: Bloemfontein grassland biome case study

Mokhesengoane, T.E; Van der Westhuizen, H.C (2019)

The study aimed to determine the average stocking rate amongst studied farms, to establish differences between calving percentage, fodder availability and mortality rate of sampled farmers, and to compare forage scarcities ...
Myxobolus species (Myxozoa), found on Enteromius Cope, 1869 from the Okavango (Botswana) and Pongola (South Africa) River Systems

Swanepoel, PJ; Van As, LL; Christison, KW (University of the Free State, Aquatic Parasitology Study Group, 2020)

Four known and three new Myxobolus species, from five species of Enteromius are reported from parasitological surveys conducted in both the Okavango and Pongola River Systems. This paper provides descriptive information ...
Growth Potential of Nguni, Bonsmara and Bonsmara Crosses Cattle to Meet Free Range Branded Beef Specifications

Nengovhela, NB; Nephawe, KA; Mohlapo, TD; Sebei, J; Mashiloane, ML; Van der Westhuizen, HC; Burrow, H; Strydom, PE; Jordaan, F; Maiwas, MN; Selepe; Mahlathi, Y; Mokholoane, TB (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 2020)

The aim of the study is to predict the likelihood for Nguni, Bonsmara and Bonsmara crosses cattle on free range to meet the final slaughter mass as per FR specification.
REPRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF BEEF CATTLE BEFORE AND AFTER IMPLEMENTING A SUSTAINABLE GRAZING SYSTEM IN A SEMI-ARID GRASSLAND OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Van der Westhuizen, HC; Snyman, HA; Mohlapo, TD; De Klerk, JD; Majola, SE; Neser, FWC (2020)

The semi-arid grasslands of South Africa are a major resource for beef farming. However, the reproduction performance of beef cattle is not optimal, and it is stressed differently by the different agriculture sectors due ...
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Budget Vote 2022

Departmental (Free State Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2022)

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