Tag: Calf Mortality
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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)…