FMD: Farmers’ advice falls on state’s deaf ears
The recent confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease at probably the world’s largest cattle feedlot – where stringent biosecurity applies – clearly ...
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Brazil hopes for international FMD-free status and genetic exports to SA
Towards end May, Brazil will petition the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to be globally recognised as being foot-and-mouth ...
Limpopo: Increasing number of cattle farmers are throwing in the towel
Since the beginning of March, more than 2 000 cattle have been on overall clearance sales because commercial cattle farmers ...
WATCH | Plans underway to earn income in shadow of foot-and-mouth disease
The numerous commercial and smaller-scale livestock farmers in KwaZulu-Natal’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) management area are desperate to earn an income ...
KZN’s FMD spreads further, but positive steps being made
As much as recent developments between public and private sector animal health authorities are creating a glimmer of light at ...
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