Update report: foot and mouth disease outbreak – KZN, Mtubatuba
1 October 2021 Report compiled by Directorate: Animal HealthThis report includes all information as available by close of business on 1 October 2021. All the updates contained in this report may not...
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This is the road to a successful layer chicken farm
by Brian Sitali, Technical Advisor of Tiger Animal Feeds A layer is a commercially viable egg producing bird. Eggs are in great demand because of their nutritional value, easy and quick preparation...
View ArticleSAVC: how the animal health industry functions as a well-oiled machine
Did you know that your local neighbourhood veterinarian isn’t the only professional within the animal health industry? There are many other professions within the broader industry, which professions...
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Outbreak of foot and mouth disease … and its impact on African cattle farmers
by Tapuwa Mashangwa The effects of Covid-19 lockdowns have seen agricultural markets become unstable and at high risk, especially considering how inter-country and intra-country movement has been...
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Gumboro Disease and the MB-Strain
by Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation Gumboro disease, also known as Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), is a threat to all poultry enterprises. This is a contagious disease...
View ArticleTrace minerals for cattle
By Wiehan Visagie Zambian calf producers have been faced with extremely volatile weather patterns over the past ten months, especially with the late rainfall in January. Thus, even if the calf price...
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MB-1: Phibro’s cutting edge protection against Gumboro disease
The threat of Gumboro disease (IBD) Gumboro is an infectious viral disease affecting broilers and pullets (layers and breeders) worldwide. The virus targets the bursa of Fabricius, the organ...
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Environmental conditions favourable for an outbreak of Rift Valley fever
(Photo by Pixabay) Since the last report in November heavy downpour with flooding occurred in many areas of South Africa. Water sources (water pans, dams, vleis) are filled to the brim and midges and...
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Full bench on appeal finds in favour of respondents after a lengthy court battle
The case brought before the High Court of Pretoria between key role players (producers and representatives) inter alia the egg industry and the Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural...
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Sheep farming made easy Part 12: Controlling predators on sheep farms
Severe losses are suffered by farmers due to predators. The severity of the problem varies by farm and geographic region. For some producers, predator losses can be so overwhelming that they decide to...
View ArticleMore awareness’ is the key to helping rural farmers access veterinary care
“Awareness, awareness, awareness.” It is critical for farmers and pet owners in rural areas to be made aware of the importance of proper preventative veterinary care to ensure optimal animal health,...
View ArticleMinister Didiza provided update on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in...
(Image source: elanco.us) The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza hereby announces that the country is currently battling 56 outbreak cases of the...
View ArticleContinued measures to control the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease
(Image source: unsplash.com by Charl Durand) Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, is out on a campaign to put measures to fight against the spread on foot and...
View ArticleUN announces International Day of Plant Health for 12 May
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) welcomes the announcement by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly that it has (on the 29 March 2022) adopted the...
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Is Infectious Bronchitis Variant 2 (IS/1494/06) a problem at your layer farm?
by Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Central and Eastern Africa In issue 69 of ProAgri Zambia, we presented an overview of the signs and lesions of infectious bronchitis...
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