Tag: Livestock Health
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Doses Now Available in SA
Overview In a move set to impact South Africa’s livestock sector, 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 confirmed by Dewald Olivier, CEO of Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS), as part of ongoing efforts to…
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South Africa Faces FMD Vaccine Shortage: Government Urges Hope and Action
Overview: A Nation on Alert as FMD Vaccine Stocks Dwindle South Africa is combatting a significant shortage of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, with current stocks depleted beyond the level needed for immediate immunizations. The situation, highlighted by government officials and industry stakeholders, follows substantial previous procurement efforts—including a notable payment of 644,000 doses by the…
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South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Shortage: Government Urges Hope as Stocks Deplete
Nationwide FMD Vaccine Shortage Prompts Urgent Reassurances South Africa is grappling with an acute shortage of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, with current stocks running low after a sizeable portion was allocated to the feedlot industry. In an official briefing, government representatives stressed that while vaccine inventories are depleted, efforts are under way to secure additional…
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We’re Out Of Stock But Some May Arrive Soon: South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Shortage
South Africa Faces an Urgent Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Shortage The country is grappling with a depleted supply of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, a critical tool for safeguarding livestock farms and national food security. While producers and veterinary services await replenishment, government officials have urged calm and emphasized ongoing efforts to secure additional doses. The situation…
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Housing Order Sought to Shield Poultry Flocks from Avian Flu Risk
Industry calls for decisive action as avian influenza looms The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Poultry Committee has intensified its push for a mandatory housing order for poultry nationwide. The appeal comes in response to confirmed Avian Influenza (AI) cases in County Tyrone and neighboring Fermanagh in recent days, underscoring the ongoing risk to commercial and…
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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,…
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Natural Nasal Microbes Deliver Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Shield for Pigs
Overview: A natural defense emerging from the pig nose Respiratory viral diseases pose a substantial threat to animal health and global food security, especially in intensive pig farming. Viruses such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), swine influenza virus (SIV), pseudorabies virus (PRV), and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) can sweep through herds,…
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Spain Confirms First Case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Catalonia Outbreak
Overview: Contagious Nodular Dermatitis Reaches Catalonia Spain has confirmed its first case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis (DNC) in the Catalonia region, marking a significant development in cross-border animal health monitoring. Tests conducted at the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete, Madrid, verified the outbreak, prompting immediate action from local authorities. While France and Italy have reported…
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Spain Confirms first case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Catalonia outbreak
Overview of the Catalonia outbreak The Catalan government has confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) in the region, with initial diagnostics performed at the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete, Madrid. The confirmation comes amid reports from France and Italy noting dozens of outbreaks in their territories, underscoring the disease’s presence across parts…
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Spain Confirms First Case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Livestock Farming
Overview of the Case Spain confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis in a livestock farm late Tuesday, triggering an immediate response from national veterinary authorities. The incident appears to be confined to a single premises in a central region, with a quarantine placed on the farm and heightened surveillance in nearby holdings. Authorities…