Bird Flu Then and Now: The Ongoing Battle Against Avian Influenza

Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is often thought of as a modern crisis, yet…

Expert Tips for Emerging Sheep Farmers — Quality Over Quantity for Sustainable Success

South Africa’s emerging sheep farmers are an essential part of the country’s agricultural tapestry. Often working…

Urgent Action Needed to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in KwaZulu-Natal, Says Minister Steenhuisen

In a pressing call to action, South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has raised the…

Namibia Reinstates Ban on South African Bovine Semen and Embryos: Industry Raises Alarm

By Mike Visser | April 2025 Namibia has reimposed a ban on the importation of bovine…

Plant Poisoning in Livestock: A Growing Concern for South African Farmers

As climate change and droughts become more frequent in South Africa, farmers face an increasing risk…

Factors to bear in mind when dipping livestock

Tick-borne and other vector-transmitted diseases can be very costly to livestock farmers. South Africa, in terms…