Celebrating the legendary veterinarian Doc Faffa
This weekend, the legendary veterinarian Doctor Faffa Malan celebrated his 80th birthday and I honour this true hero of agriculture ...
Tag: disease prevention
WATCH | Doc Faffa turns 80!
Legendary veterinarian and good friend of the African Farming community, Dr Faffa Malan, is celebrating his 80th birthday today.
Kroonstad vet lab get accreditation for bovine brucellosis testing
The Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the Kroonstad Provincial Veterinary Laboratory (KPVL) has obtained full ...
Winter poultry management for maximum profits
South African poultry farmers face unique challenges during winter when temperatures drop, particularly in the country’s higher-elevation regions. While South ...
Ram’s disease can be prevented but not cured
Epididymitis in sheep, also called ram’s disease, is a chronic infection of the epididymis – a long, tightly coiled tube on ...
APAC plans to crack down on non-compliant agricultural products agents
In light of developments such as foot and mouth disease (FMD) in recent years, the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) ...
Red meat industry appoints Nel as biosecurity marshal
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has appointed Commandant Jan J. Nel as a Biosecurity Marshal, an independent role authorised ...
Biosecurity measures: You cannot be careful enough
Vets say that many diseases and health issues could be prevented if farmers took biosecurity more seriously. It’s no good ...
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