Tag: beef cattle
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Is South Africa Heading for a Shortage of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine? What It Means for Farmers
Overview: Rising FMD Outbreaks and Growing Concerns Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a persistent threat to South Africa’s cattle, dairy, and beef sectors. With reports of more than 200 outbreaks across five provinces, farmers and officials are anxious about the country’s ability to mount an rapid and effective vaccination response. The specter of a vaccine shortage…
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Fluralaner and Enzootic Stability of Tick Fever in Tropical Beef Calves Under Strategic Tick Control
Introduction Tick-borne diseases remain a major challenge for beef cattle in tropical regions. The enzootic stability of Theileria- and Babesia-caused infections depends on exposure levels to pathogens like Anaplasma marginale, Babesia bovis, and Babesia bigemina, balanced against tick burdens. This study investigates whether strategic use of fluralaner (Exzolt® 5%) affects enzootic stability in crossbred beef…
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Does Fluralaner Affect Enzootic Stability of Tick Fever in Tropical Beef Calves Under Strategic Tick Control?
Introduction Tick fever (TF), caused by pathogens such as Anaplasma marginale, Babesia bigemina, and Babesia bovis, remains a major health and economic concern for cattle in tropical regions. Enzootic stability—a situation where most animals have subclinical exposure and herd-level immunity—guards against severe outbreaks. A common question for producers is whether introducing a highly effective acaricide…