Tag: beef farming
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Tiger Heart Syndrome: Sudden Calf Deaths in SA Beef Farming
Overview: Sudden Calf Deaths Shock South African Beef Farmers Beef farmers across South Africa are reporting unexpected, rapid deaths in suckling calves. Veterinarians are investigating a troubling pattern that has been described in some circles as “tiger heart” syndrome. The condition is associated with cardiac complications in young calves that become infected with the foot-and-mouth…
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Tiger Heart Syndrome in Calves: FMD Risk on South Africa’s Beef Farms
Overview: What is tiger heart syndrome? Farmers across South Africa have reported a worrying pattern: sudden deaths among suckling calves. Veterinarians explain that these incidents are often attributed to a condition informally known as tiger heart syndrome, which can occur when calves are infected with the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus. While the term may evoke…
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Tiger Heart Syndrome: Sudden Calf Deaths Plaguing SA Beef Farms
Overview: A troubling trend on South Africa’s beef farms South Africa’s beef industry is confronting a troubling health issue as veterinarians report an uptick in the sudden deaths of suckling calves on several farms. Local veterinarians describe the condition as “tiger heart” syndrome, a concerning outcome often linked to infection with the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)…
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What’s Next for South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Supply: Are Outbreaks Straining the System?
Overview: FMD outbreaks and vaccine concerns in South Africa Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten South Africa’s livestock sectors, with reports of more than 200 outbreaks across five provinces. For dairy and beef farmers, the biggest immediate worry is not just disease control but the availability of vaccines to curb its spread. When outbreaks surge,…