Animal Science, Grassland & Pasture Science

Research programme:

Demonstrations

• Small scale dairying in an integrated farming system
• Vetiver nursery & erosion control demo
• Co- research with Department Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:
• Charcoal production

Research trials 

• Investigation into the potential of Sericea Lespedeza as summer grazing with anthelmintic properties for sheep
• Genetic conservation and characterization of indigenous sheep
• An investigation into the effect of different breeding strategies on a Nguni herd’s  performance
• To investigate the value of chicory for small stock

Staff component:

• 3 Researchers
• 2 Research Technicians
• 2 Research Assistants
• 10 Research Aids