Nearly 900 pigs die due to African swine fever (ASF) in Bredasdorp
A total of 894 pigs have died or been culled so far due to the outbreak of African swine fever ...
Tag: African swine fever
African swine fever outbreak confirmed in Bredasdorp
The Cape Agulhas Municipality has confirmed the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Bredasdorp. By Michelle van der Spuy, ...
African swine fever (ASF) outbreak highlights stray animal problem
Amid struggles to contain ongoing outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease elsewhere in the country, the probable outbreak of African swine fever ...
Bredasdorp: Unrest threatens after pig deaths, quarantine
By Michelle van der Spuy, senior journalist at African Farming and Landbouweekblad Since a possible outbreak of African swine fever has recently been ...
African swine fever suspected in Bredasdorp
Recent pig deaths in Bredasdorp are most likely due to African swine fever (ASF). The Cape Agulhas Municipality has issued ...
Science behind PRRS resistant pigs shows promise for fight against African swine fever
The success achieved with gene editing to make pigs resistant to the disease porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome (PRRS) also ...
Biosecurity vital in a successful strategy for agricultural growth and export
Animal and plant health is the bedrock of a thriving agricultural industry and its export strategy.
SA pig farming : The past, present and future
The South African pig farming industry has evolved considerably from its humble beginnings, developing into a dynamic sector with significant ...
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