South African Horse Trails

....❮❯For centuries, humans have relied on the trusty, majestic animal that is the horse to carry them through some of the most interesting historic events of the world...
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Agriculture in Augrabies

...All the way from Kakamas to Augrabies, there are various farms dedicated to the production of mostly fruit and nuts, as well as the conservation of indigenous vegetation and animal life...
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South African Meat Industry Company

...It is also a member of the South African Association of Certification Bodies and has been appointed under the Agricultural Standards Act (Act 119 of 1990), the Marketing Act and Animal Health Act...
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Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

...CampPretoriuskop Rest CampKruger National Park©Roger de la Harpe❮❯A South African safari at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in Kruger Park guarantees a back-to-nature experience paired with superlative game viewing.Unique FeaturesProlific bird and animal..
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Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve

...The Baviaanskloof legends are not only from the animal kingdom. Numerous examples of rock art can be seen, and the human history is littered with legend and fable. The recommended route to Geelhoutbos is via Willowmore...
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Bush Pig

...In the wild, bush pigs feed on plant roots, insect larvae, fruits, tubers and rhizomes which they root from the subsurface soil.Bush Pig BehaviourBush pigs are the largest animals in sub-Saharan Africa to build nests...
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Our Environment

...We clear the bush to plant mealies to feed our families. We alter the landscape around us to provide food and shelter, yet in doing so sometimes threaten other species’ habitats and lives or even other humans livelihoods and homes...
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Soil Maintenance

...In order to feed the growing population and to continue farming in a profitable manner, farmers are expected to push yields on their farms to remain viable...
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Leopard Hunting Tactics

...Leopards feed on the ground in areas where there are few scavengers. Lions and hyena will rob inexperienced leopards of their kills, as will other leopards.By Megan Emmett..
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Mookgopong

...Summer rains boost the bushveld biome and feed mountain streams, so year-round visitors will note distinct seasonal changes...
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Blue Waxbill

...These wax bills feed mainly on the ground and look like they are constantly on the move. ThreatsNone.Distribution and HabitatThe blue waxbill's main habitat is acacia thickets, in semi-arid to arid savanna...
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The Jackal Buzzard

...It will also feed on birds, frogs, reptiles and insects. During the winter months, it will scavenge at carcasses and road kill.The Jackal Buzzard Breeding During the breeding season, between May and November, the jackal buzzard is monogamous...
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Wahlberg Eagle

...This eagle will feed on frogs and insects. A Wahlberg eagle is a very agile hunter and hunts mainly on the wing, but will hunt on the ground.Wahlberg Eagle Breeding A monogamous eagle that builds its nest high up in the tree canopy...
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Why are Blue Wildebeest Also Known as Brindled Gnu?

...In this regard, they trample and maintain their own pastures and their wide muzzles are perfectly adapted to crop the lawn.Drink Daily©Nigel DennisBlue wildebeest feed during the cooler parts of the day and into the night...
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White-backed Night-Heron

...The chicks are fed by both parents and fledge at around 7 weeks.White-backed Night-Heron BehaviourThe white-backed night heron is mostly nocturnal but will feed crepuscular (during twilight). It is a very shy bird and is rarely seen...
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Technology and Predation Management

...In other words, when the animal all of a sudden starts running for no apparent reason. The collars not only helps with predation management, but is also highly effective in helping to prevent stock theft...
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Bonsmara Beef

...The fact that the animal is docile, also means that they experience less stress in the feedlot, that could have had a negative impact on meat quality. In the Free State, an agribusiness has launched a certified Bonsmara beef brand...
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Rabbit Breeding: Bucks and Does

...When they are dry she will feed them. Does only feed twice a day; at sunrise and sunset. It is very seldom that the breeder will see the doe feeding. She likes her privacy...
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Pig Breeding

...Pig BreedingPig BreedingPig Farming in South AfricaThe strategic selection of breeding material can help to upgrade a herd by, for example, increasing litter sizes, improving meat quality and output as well as the feed efficiency of animals...
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Beehives for New Bee Farmers

...A hive is where the bees will live, raise new bees, keep their egg-laying queen safe and produce honey and other substances for feed...
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Vulture Feeding and Breeding

...They will feed right inside a carcass shearing meat from bones with powerful bills. They are extremely opportunistic and attempt to feed even while a predator is still present...
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How to Farm Mussels

...The bay is perfect for mussel farming as the windy West Coast creates upwelling currents that bring in clean, cold and nutrient-rich water, on which the mussels feed...
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Purple Heron

...Yellow legs, the black facial markings and its size separate this heron from the Goliath heron.Purple Heron DietThe purple heron prefers dense vegetation and rarely hunts in the open.The purple heron feeds mainly on fish but will feed on small mammals..
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Pig Skin Problems - Pig Diseases

...Ask advice from a veterinarian or animal health technician for recommendations on which product to use and how to use it. A vaccine exists which can be used to prevent outbreaks...
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Golf in South Africa

...The first national championship was held in Kimberley in 1892, and the first Open Championship held in Port Elizabeth in 1903. The South African Golf Union was established in 1910, and the South African Ladies Golf Union in 1914...
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