NoseRings® in the News
Speen sonder stres en verhoog produktiwiteit
Speentyd is een van die mees spanningsvolle tydperke in ’n koei-/kalfproduksiestelsel en die uitdaging is om kalwers op só ’n manier te speen, dat hulle die minimum gewig weens stres verloor.
Take the stress out of weaning
Weaning is an annual event in the life of a cattleman, but it is an event that tends to be stressful for both farmer and cattle. Cows and calves lose weight; losses that can take
a considerable amount of time and money to restore. As such, weaning that minimises loss of production is critical for successful beef cattle production.
Silent, stress-free weaning is achievable
by Judy Richardson and Michael Cox – During extreme weather conditions such as drought, NoseRings make earlier weaning possible.
Wean with NoseRing® and earn a premium
by Du Preez de Villiers – With NoseRing, JD van der Vyver’s Bonsmara calves show virtually no signs of stress during the weaning period.
Weaning cattle for maximum production
by Judy Richardson and Michael Cox – Effective weaning that minimises loss of production is critical for successful beef cattle production.
NoseRing® – A Solution for Dairy Farmers by Abbey Kingdon
NoseRing® - A Solution for Dairy Farmers by Abbey KingdonIn 1997, Whole Concepts designed the NoseRing®, a low stress alternative for weaning calves in beef cattle herds. The product developed as a solution to the grazing planning problem of breaking up the herd. The...
Learned Behaviour and NoseRings® by Abbey Kingdon
Learned Behaviour and NoseRings® by Abbey KingdonThe Brahman breed has been an integral part of cattle breeding in South Africa since the 1950’s. The tell-tale Brahman traits are well established in the commercial beef industry, even if sometimes the signs are subtle:...