Bonsmara breeder laments predator attacks

Visser raised his concerns in an interview with Mmegi after a field walk organised by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (Animal Production) under the theme, ‘To encourage preservation and development of feedstock of stud breeds commercially’.

Visser said a major stumbling block in commercial farming includes predators such as hyenas, which target bonsmara cross breeds. He said because the law prohibits use of guns to kill the predators, it is difficult to control the carnivores as they continue to prey on his animals. Visser stated that the best solution is to keep the livestock safe by staying alert and guarding the farm.