Tag: cattle disease

Bovine leukosis describes lymphatic cancers of cattle. The most common form of this disease occurs in adult animals and is caused by bovine leukemia virus. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Ask the vet: Mfethu, here’s how to treat lumpy-skin disease in cattle

by Staff Reporter

23rd Nov 2021

Ask the vet: A Gauteng farmer spotted nodules growing on his cows. We advise on treating lumpy-skin disease (LSD), a seasonal, viral disease afflicting cattle.

One of the most persistent concerns in the minds of all dairy farmers is the issue of acidosis and bloating. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Ask the vet: Mfethu, here’s how to prevent cow bloating

by Staff Reporter

23rd Nov 2021

This week, an animal nutrition consultant helps a Food For Mzansi reader who struggles with bloating in dairy cows. High-yielding cows often suffer when from high-grain diets, but there are ...

Farmers: Here’s how to prevent foot rot in cattle

by Duncan Masiwa

30th Apr 2021

Watch out cattle breeders, allowing your cattle to stand or walk in wet and muddy areas for prolonged periods of time may not be such a good idea, an expert ...

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