3.5 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine arrived in SA
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says 3.5 million doses of Biogenesis Bago vaccine, for use in the prevention of foot-and-mouth disease, arrived in South Africa last...
Category : Poultry & Livestock
Vaccine Selection Emerges as Critical Weapon Against Gumboro in Layer Farms
Poultry health specialists are warning that poor vaccine selection and incorrect vaccination timing are leaving commercial layer farms increasingly vulnerable to Gumboro disease, one of...
Big Dutchman focuses on precision – and turns data into real decision-making aids
Big Dutchman focuses on precision – and turns data into real decision-making aids They weigh quietly, they weigh steadily, they weigh accurately: modern poultry scales...
Ghana targets regional growth as demand for day-old chicks rises
Ghana’s poultry sector is gaining momentum as it positions itself to supply the growing demand for day-old chicks across West Africa. With poultry consumption rising...
Mid-April Catch Pen: Key Developments Shaping Africa’s Beef and Livestock Sector
Across Africa’s livestock sector, recent developments highlight both the opportunities and vulnerabilities facing cattle producers, from security concerns and disease risks to market dynamics and...
Ethiopia Researchers Find GMO Feed Safe for Livestock Production
New research from Ethiopia is adding to the growing global evidence that genetically modified (GMO) feed is safe for animal production. Scientists have found that...
Call to Decentralise Disease Control
Foot-and-mouth disease has escalated into a national agricultural and consumer crisis, placing immense pressure on South Africa’s livestock sector and broader food system. Following the...
From Classroom to Cattle: Nozuko Cezula Builds Thriving Beef Enterprise
At 49, Nozuko Cezula has successfully transitioned from a career in education to becoming a prominent cattle farmer in KwaZulu-Natal. She operates on a 93-hectare Tafelkop farm in...
Precision Ventilation: How Modern Poultry Farms Can Take Control of Airflow
In modern poultry production, the quality of air inside the house can determine whether a farm thrives or struggles. Even in barns filled with fans,...
Biogénesis Bagó Supplies Vaccines to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa
Argentine company Biogénesis Bagó has joined South Africa’s national strategy to fight foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by supplying high-potency vaccines targeting the SAT 1, SAT 2,...