PODCAST | Vaccination against bird flu: How did we get here and why must this be done?
Bird flu is not just a crisis for poultry farmers – it has an impact on the entire agricultural industry. ...
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Bird flu vaccination: 11 important questions answered
Chickens on a commercial South African farm will be vaccinated against highly contagious bird flu (avian influenza) for the first ...
Bird flu reported on two chicken farms
By Carien Kruger The first outbreaks this year of highly contagious bird flu were reported on two farms in the ...
South Africa launches mass poultry vaccinations and FMD spreads
In a historic move for South African agriculture, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the country’s first-ever mass vaccination ...
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.
Eastern Cape missing from implementation of Poultry Industry Master Plan
Agriculture of and Rural Development (DALRRDD) is very clear in its key Poultry Industry Master Plan (PIMP) policy document that ...
Egg production recovers, but bird flu remains a major risk
After recovering from bird flu outbreaks, Quantum Foods sold 78% more eggs in its latest financial half-year. This strong increase ...
South African poultry industry’s outlook is improving
The South African poultry industry typically dominates headlines for various matters such as food security, tariffs, and disease outbreaks. However, ...
Brazil’s first commercial bird flu outbreak will affect SA
Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of broiler meat, has reported its first outbreak of the highly contagious bird flu, which ...
Bird flu could become next human pandemic
Controlling highly contagious bird flu is crucial for the poultry industry and protecting the human population, says Prof. Robert Bragg, ...
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