Rethinking livestock immunity and the role of immune boosters
In recent years, Talitha Pharma has emerged as a strategic voice in livestock productivity, advocating for approaches that combine scientific ...
Tag: Livestock Health
FMD at Karan Beef: Five things farmers need to know
Working closely with the veterinary authorities, Karan Beef follows structured protocols to combat the outbreak with urgency and responsibility, says ...
Operational control room needed for foot-and-mouth disease
South Africa urgently needs a functional operational control room again where new outbreaks of highly contagious animal diseases, such as ...
Understanding mineral supplements for your cattle
For South African cattle farmers navigating the unique challenges of our climate and pasture conditions, proper mineral supplementation is not ...
WATCH | Steenhuisen discusses foot-and-mouth disease
We spoke to John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, about foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa. He discussed the seriousness of the ...
Major water infrastructure upgrades boost communal farming in North West
In a decisive move to strengthen rural livestock farming and deliver on its service commitments, the North West Department of ...
Tick resistance is rising: Here’s how to protect your herd
Fifteen years ago, a countrywide tick resistance survey indicated that, if left unmanaged, cattle tick resistance to chemical substances used ...
Ram buying guide for sheep farmers
Rams top the list of things that can go wrong on a sheep farm. They’re expensive, essential for producing a ...
Heavy rain and snow predicted this week; risk of floods still high
Precipitation of 40mm or more until April 25 will heighten the risk of additional flooding, especially in the catchment areas ...
Armyworms still marching
African armyworms (Spodoptera exempta) continue their advance, with the Free State Department of Agriculture reporting about 100 outbreaks in the ...
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