There has been an outbreak of Newcastle disease (ND) in South Africa’s Limpopo Province and a consequent scare in the poultry industry. Up to date vaccination is always important and now is a good time for poultry farmers to review their vaccination programmes and check on the right way to handle…
Biosecurity is critical in any poultry production facility. Without it, disease outbreaks could occur, and farmers could suffer financial losses. A biosecurity programme doesn’t have to be expensive; even farmers operating on a tight budget can make it work. “Biosecurity should be a way of life,” says Dr. Deryn Petty,…
South Africa has now also closed its borders to poultry from Zimbabwe after an outbreak of deadly bird flu. Botswana and Mozambique have already imposed bans on poultry imports from Zimbabwe “South Africa immediately suspended all trade in live birds and poultry, meat, table eggs and other unprocessed poultry products…
Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture is a South African based agricultural input supplier that specialises in products for sustainable and organic agriculture. Madumbi has operated successfully in the South African market for 10 years and is ready to expand its reach to countries further north. ORGANIC SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM This company…
