House of Giants

07/07/2024

Its true, size matters

01/01/2024

Dont make this a good year, make this a GREAT year.

24/12/2023

"Merry Everything and a Happy Always! "

23/12/2023

Junior hard at work with some of the yearlings. Seeing great genetic combinations in this selective breeding season.

23/12/2023

Its the season to be jolly.......and in middle of his busy schedule, Junior still makes time to come greet daddy. Always wise to rather keep your distance in these times.

17/12/2023

Heartwater, the dicease that lives to suckerpunch

Iris, my 7-month-old ewe, conquered Heartwater after a tough battle. Witnessing her struggle for three days was tough. Like to show gratitude to Elize Borcherds who guided me through whatsapp on how to inject intravenously into the neck artery. To prevent this from happening again, I've implemented measures like footbaths, dips, sprays, and injections. Here's a quick summary of Heartwater—its symptoms, treatment, and preventive steps. Let's keep our investments/co-workers (goats) healthy and thriving! 🐑💪

Heartwater disease, also known as cowdriosis, is a tick-borne illness primarily affecting ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats. Here's a brief summary of symptoms and treatment:

**Symptoms:**

1. **Fever:** The initial sign is often a sudden rise in body temperature.
2. **Depression:** Affected animals may appear lethargic and exhibit a lack of interest in surroundings.
3. **Respiratory Distress:** Labored breathing and coughing may be observed.
4. **Neurological Signs:** In advanced cases, animals may display neurological symptoms like incoordination and tremors.
5. **Fluid Accumulation:** Swelling of the body, particularly in the limbs, may occur due to fluid accumulation.
6. **Death:** If left untreated, heartwater disease can lead to rapid deterioration and death.

**Treatment:**

1. **Antibiotics:** Administering tetracycline antibiotics is a common approach to combat the causative organism, Ehrlichia ruminantium.
2. **Anti-inflammatory Medications:** These can help reduce fever and alleviate some symptoms.
3. **Supportive Care:** Providing fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition to support the weakened animal.
4. **Tick Control:** Implementing effective tick control measures to prevent further transmission.

**Prevention:**

1. **Tick Control:** Regular use of acaricides to control ticks and prevent the spread of the disease.
2. **Vaccination:** In regions where heartwater is prevalent, vaccination can be a key preventive measure.

Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for a better prognosis in cases of heartwater disease. Consultation with a veterinarian is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

17/12/2023

Iris, my 7-month-old ewe, conquered Heartwater after a tough battle. Witnessing her struggle for three days was tough. Like to show gratitude to Elize Borcherds who guided me through whatsapp on how to inject intravenously into the neck artery. To prevent this from happening again, I've implemented measures like footbaths, dips, sprays, and injections. Here's a quick summary of Heartwater—its symptoms, treatment, and preventive steps. Let's keep our investments/co-workers (goats) healthy and thriving! 🐑💪

Heartwater disease, also known as cowdriosis, is a tick-borne illness primarily affecting ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats. Here's a brief summary of symptoms and treatment:

**Symptoms:**

1. **Fever:** The initial sign is often a sudden rise in body temperature.
2. **Depression:** Affected animals may appear lethargic and exhibit a lack of interest in surroundings.
3. **Respiratory Distress:** Labored breathing and coughing may be observed.
4. **Neurological Signs:** In advanced cases, animals may display neurological symptoms like incoordination and tremors.
5. **Fluid Accumulation:** Swelling of the body, particularly in the limbs, may occur due to fluid accumulation.
6. **Death:** If left untreated, heartwater disease can lead to rapid deterioration and death.

**Treatment:**

1. **Antibiotics:** Administering tetracycline antibiotics is a common approach to combat the causative organism, Ehrlichia ruminantium.
2. **Anti-inflammatory Medications:** These can help reduce fever and alleviate some symptoms.
3. **Supportive Care:** Providing fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition to support the weakened animal.
4. **Tick Control:** Implementing effective tick control measures to prevent further transmission.

**Prevention:**

1. **Tick Control:** Regular use of acaricides to control ticks and prevent the spread of the disease.
2. **Vaccination:** In regions where heartwater is prevalent, vaccination can be a key preventive measure.

Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for a better prognosis in cases of heartwater disease. Consultation with a veterinarian is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

17/12/2023

"It can't rain all the time"

12/12/2023

3 - 5 months breeding bucks for relocation, R2500 negotiable, Polokwane, limpopo

22/11/2023

If my genetics haven't said it loud enough, you can go listen to the echoes on my all new website:

https://houseofgiants.simdif.com/

21/11/2023

Passion: a strong and barely controllable emotion

21/11/2023

Dont wait for oppertunity, Create oppertunity!

13/11/2023

HOOVES & HARVEST Famers market and livestock auction

"From the earth for the earth"

08/11/2023

House of Giants presents project "Giant Headstart". It's time to give everyone a chance to own a piece of legacy only a few can boast. Ready to breed, great grandsons of the previous nr 1 breeding ram in the world, are robust, healthy, and poised to make a significant impact on your breeding program immediately. Ever wanted just one chance, wel, heres 28 chances. Unbeatable price, unbeatable genetics. It's your turn.

On top of the unbeatable price for this bloodline, House of Giants is paying it forward and have allready paid R1000 for each of the 1st 10 goats sold. Meaning the 1st 10 buyers get discount of R1000 on any ram.
6 months R4500
7 months R5500
8 months R6500

House of Giants: Genetic Engineers
Dont join them, beat them

14/08/2023

Second ewe I prepped for 3 years (12.days short). That's how long it takes to breed Giants. 1st time mommy at 3 years of age and gave twin ewes of 5kg each. House of Giants dont buy their genetics, we know how to breed our own. Home made with real Boer passion.

06/08/2023

WELCOME NEW GIANT

Busy with an extremely good kidding season. 2 X First time mommies had twins. 2 ewes had triplets. Average birth weight an incredible 4.003 kg with 3 X more ewes kids than ram kids. Heaviest ram at birth 4,350kg and 3 x ewes reached the incredible 5 kg mark.

"Big step for Boer goats, GIANT leap for the House of Giants"

18/05/2023

Dreams are not what you have when sleeping, they are what keeps you from sleeping.

Yesterday I did what others would not,
today I have what others could not!

Everybody wants to be successful, until they find out the cost..
But it's nothing compared to the high cost of regret.

29/01/2023

Boer Goat Farm Business Plan

27/12/2022

30/10/2022

House of Giants are is known for breeding exclusively for quality and not quantity. This little giant is TITAN, son of TRISTAN, only 3 months old. This isn't a competition, because there is no competition 🤣

30/10/2022

Here at Tristan the Boer: House of Giants when we say we free range, we mean we FREE range.