Welcome to my blog. Essentially this is an extension of my column in the Walkerville News where and  I can share further information with my readers and answer their questions regarding the health and welfare of their pets and livestock without concern for the space restraints necessitated by the column. All opinions expressed here are my own although I thoroughly research each topic before I commit anything to print, as well as consult with experts in the relevant fields. However advice is given in good faith according to normal circumstances and without the luxury of examining the animal and I accept no liability if results do not match expectations. Questions can be posted directly to this blog or sent by sms to 073 22 88 982 or by e mail to ronvannessa@yahoo.com

Aint she just too adorable

We Looove Champs dog food



Mother and Son

We are grateful for the rain and the burgeoning new grass, however there is much about this time of the year that makes things tough for us old farmers. New grass has little to offer in the way of nutrients, and contributes to mass diarrhea, one still has to supplement feed. We opt to provide cattle fattener and privot leaves to see our goats through the tough times, which is both costly and labor intensive. Grass for bedding is non existent due to rampant veld fires, so shavings have to be bought and laid to soak up the urine that doesn't run off.. Fortunately that will all change in a few weeks and several months of abundance lies ahead. Yippee!

Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act 6 of 2000)

A comprehensive booklet issued by the Dept. Of Agriculture And Fisheries on this topic is available and covers all aspects of marking from registration to application. E mail me at ronvannessa@yahoo.com and I will send it to you.