Our Services At Bush Kraal Industries (PTY) LTD
Our core focust at Bush Kraal Industries (PTY) LTD is breeding and caring for livestock, namely Goats and Cows.
The main components of our programme are as follows:
Breeding Program
Most breeding occurs in the late summer through early winter, it varies with breed, locality and climate. Does may be mated when 10 to 15 months old, so they Kid at the age of 15 to 20 months. But as a rule, a goat should not be mated until it is one year old. The average gestation period is 151 days. Does over the age of 5 – 7 years can be made to Kid twice in 18 months. Does must at all times be fed well, allowed liberal exercise and protected from rain and cold.
Contact UsKidding Phase
his is the only period during which a goat farming requires a great deal of care and attention. Does in the final stages of pregnancy (last six weeks) must be dosed for internal parasites, especially noseworms so that they don’t lose their kids. Scent plays an important part in kid recognition and therefore it is important that Does nose is clear of any parasites and other obstructions. The administration of Vitamin A will improve general health, raise immunity levels generally and prevent after-birth retention.
Among Boergoats many triplets occur. Extra nutrition will make kids stronger and better able to maintain life at birth, especially in the case of multiple births.
During droughts it is essential to prevent abortions by giving supplementary feed following two months of pregnancy.
The birth of triplets tends to present problems. Since there is no place for three kids to drink simultaneously, triplets usually present the problem that the weakest kid is always pushed aside. But if the Doe is to raise the triplets successfully, she must be well fed or the third kid can be removed by means of giving the third kid to a Doe with single kid. Or and raising the third kid by hand with a bottle.
Diagnostic And Veterinary Activities
Medicine can be used to treat animals when sick or wounded. Medicine can also be used to prevent the animal from getting sick.
Different medicines need to be given to the goat in different ways; by injection under the skin or into muscles. It is important that an animal receives the correct dose of a medicine.
The dose may be worked out on the size and weight of the goat.
Some medicines need to be given on more than one occasion to ensure the treatment is effective, while others only need to be used once.
You need to know what disease you are treating or preventing.
Make sure you are using the right medicine.
Check the expiry date. If the medicine is past the expiry date it will not work properly.
Keep your animals in good condition. Give them good quality hay and a lick, they will be less likely to become ill from worms.
Feeding Program
Good feeding and plenty of clean water are important to help your goats stay healthy. A goat obtains most of the nutrients it needs from grazing. It needs to spend 6-8 hours a day grazing and browsing.
In the dry season the quality of the food available decreases and it is important to provide some supplementary food to the animals especially if they are in late pregnancy or early lactation.
Legume forages are best as they are high in protein as well as energy.
Clean water should be available at all times. This is especially important when the goats have kids which they are suckling.
Housing Of Goats
A suitable goat housing or shelter is very important for goat farming business. Because goats also need shelter like other domestic animals for staying at night, security, preventing them from adverse climate, cold, sunlight etc.
A well constructed goat shelter should have a good roof to keep the goats dry, a strong secure door that can be locked to keep the goats inside, dry and safe.
All animals should be able to eat or drink at one time.
You can extend or decrease the area of goat shelter according to the number of goat in your farm. But keep in mind that, every goat needs their required space for proper growing and better production.