Working the veld and caring for herds
Every season on Karoo Edge Farm and our partner properties brings its own tests and rewards. Mr Siphamandla Mnguni takes charge of herd husbandry, focusing on camp rotation, veld rest and calm, low-stress handling, especially during the heat of the midday or the snap of a cold front. He works alongside Ms Ilhaam Hendricks, who links with the game veterinarians and keeps our vaccination and parasite control programmes on track, adjusting as the seasons and weather shift. Mr Pieter Nel keeps a daily eye on pastures, drought buffers and shade, especially in El Niño years, when dry spells can run deep into summer. Careful grazing plans, water checks and shade sites mean our deer can keep condition even as the veld browns off.
