Tag: Livestock Health
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Remains Active Across Seven South African Provinces
Overview: FMD in South Africa Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten livestock health and agricultural livelihoods across South Africa. Official reports indicate active outbreaks in seven provinces for 2024, totaling 455 incidents so far this year. The disease, highly contagious among cloven-hoofed animals, can spread rapidly through contact with infected animals, contaminated equipment, or shared…
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Foot-and-M Mouth Disease: Active Outbreaks Persist Across Seven South African Provinces
Overview of the Current FMD Situation Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a pressing concern for livestock farmers in South Africa. According to the latest official reports, active FMD outbreaks are present in seven provinces, totaling 455 outbreaks this year. The affected regions include the North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, the Western Cape, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.…
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Foot-and-M Mouth Disease Remains Active Across Seven Provinces: What This Means for Farmers and Markets
Overview of the Current FMD Situation Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to impact South Africa’s livestock sectors, with active outbreaks reported in seven provinces this year. Official data show a total of 455 outbreaks across North West, the Free State, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, the Western Cape, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. The spread of FMD poses risks to animal…
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Trichomoniasis in Cattle: Genetics, Heifer Care, and Bull Management Under the Microscope
Understanding Trichomoniasis in cattle and its real-world impact Trichomoniasis, caused by the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus, continues to challenge cattle herds around the world. Recent developments point to a nuanced picture: some calf abortions linked to the disease may involve inherited infection patterns, while other cases stem from management gaps in heifers and bulls. This…
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Rapid response halts foot-and-mouth spread in Western Cape
Swift action curbs foot-and-mouth spread in Gouda The Western Cape’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) gained a decisive early advantage after a suspected outbreak at a Gouda feedlot in the Cape Winelands was detected earlier this month. Local authorities report that rapid response measures—led by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in conjunction with national…
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AmaZulu King Misuzulu Backs Fight Against FMD in KwaZulu-Natal
King Misuzulu Voices Support for FMD Mitigation in KwaZulu-Natal The battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal received a high-level boost this week as AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini met with KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development leadership. The meeting, which included Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, the province’s MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, focused on the…
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King Misuzulu Backs Department’s Fight Against FMD in KwaZulu-Natal
Royal Support Anchors a Provincial Fight Against FMD In a show of solidarity with farmers and provincial authorities, AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, convened to discuss the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks sweeping across KwaZulu-Natal. With only one district reportedly spared, the discussions underscored the urgency…
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Bird Flu Strikes Dutch Poultry Farm in Terschuur, Gelderland
Overview: Bird Flu Identified on a Dutch Egg Farm Health authorities in the Netherlands confirmed the detection of avian influenza on a large egg farm in Terschuur, located in the Gelderse Vallei region of Gelderland. The outbreak is significant because the farm lies at the heart of the Dutch poultry industry, an sector long noted…
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South Africa to Benefit from 70,000 FMD Vaccine Doses via BVI Availability
Introduction: More FMD vaccines reach South Africa In a move set to strengthen livestock disease control across southern Africa, the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has made an additional 70,000 doses of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine available for purchase on the local market. The announcement was highlighted by industry leaders, including Dewald Olivier, CEO of…
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South Africa Gains Access to 70,000 FMD Vaccine Doses for Local Market
New Batch of FMD Vaccines Arrives for South Africa A fresh tranche of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine doses—70,000 in total—has been made available for purchase on the South African market. The announcement comes from the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) and is being coordinated through industry stakeholders to bolster disease control and safeguard the country’s red…