Tag: animal health

An inspiring story: Meet doctor Justice Msilela, a bright young veterinarian with a passion for helping not only farm animals - but the farmers who care for them too.

Horse owners in rural Eastern Cape are desperate for government help. Their cry comes as horses in parts of the province are attacked, stolen and used for stock theft. A ...

Despite the disease outbreaks of the past two years, Mzansi’s animal health sector remained proactive and effective. And it's all thanks to a network of strong relationships and systems, says ...

It has a mortality rate of up to 100% in young animals. In adults, it can cause abortion storms. Preventative measures against Rift Valley fever can save a farmer from ...

On today's podcast, we discuss why sandy soil is best for rooibos tea farming. We also unpack the role of women in agriculture.

Dog and cat owners are to vaccinate their four-legged friends against rabies, urges the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development. In ...

Today is an exciting day if you are in the Swellendam and Strydfontein areas to go to the production auctions held there. If you can’t make it to the auctions, ...

As part of World Rabies Awareness Month, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development urges that all dog and cat owners vaccinate their pets against rabies, a deadly disease for humans and animals alike. Rabies is a contagious ...

North Africa's loss was South Africa's gain. And just as well because we have a critical shortage of veterinary epidemiologists, and the nation is looking at you to perhaps, one ...

If you're the type person who can get excited about relocating two elephant bulls to a new reserve, listen up. It might be worth your while to consider study and ...