Animal Health
Dip-tank challenges tackled in KZN FMD fight
KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa has stressed the importance of keeping the province’s 2 286 communal dip tanks stocked with...
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Expert advice | Keeping your animals happy
Maintaining high livestock welfare standards is not only an ethical responsibility but also a key factor in ensuring productivity and...
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FMD vaccine scam warning withdrawn after Kraftmed platform clarified
The National Department of Agriculture has withdrawn its warning against Kraftmed’s RESQvax foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine ordering platform after the matter was clarified...
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FMD vaccination resumes in iLembe and King Cetshwayo, KZN
KwaZulu-Natal’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination campaign has resumed in the iLembe and King Cetshwayo districts, where veterinary teams will vaccinate...
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Department warns farmers against fraudulent FMD vaccine ordering advert
The National Department of Agriculture has warned livestock farmers to ignore a fraudulent advertisement circulating on social media that falsely...
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Napier grass – high-potential feed option for livestock farmers
Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureum) is gaining attention as a promising alternative forage crop for South African livestock farmers. Known for...
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WATCH | Where farmers get help and students learn – North-West University’s animal health centre
North-West University’s Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre on its Mahikeng Campus is bridging the gap between academic training and community...
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FMD vaccine scams: ‘Farmers, beware of fake sellers on social media’ – RMIS
Scammers are advertising FMD vaccines for sale on social media, but no private individual in South Africa is legally allowed...
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Expert advice | Using growth stimulants and implants on calves
Hormones play a key role in an animal’s growth and development, influencing everything from frame size to muscle production and...
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Aucamp’s out-of-court settlement opens door for direct import of FMD vaccines
Authorised companies and individuals will now be able to procure foot-and-mouth disease vaccines directly from accredited international manufacturers, following a...
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