Tag: horse disease

Horse owners and breeders are reminded that it is an offense vaccinate their horses in the AHS-controlled area after 31 October, unless written exemption has been granted. Photo: Raphael Wicker/Unsplash

ICYMI: Dept. committed to ensuring safety of horses

by Duncan Masiwa

26th Nov 2021

Amid an African horse sickness vaccine shortage, government reminds horse owners that only one vaccine is approved for use in SA. Owners in AHS-controlled areas who were unable to inoculate ...

Horses communicate non-verbally, says Dr Gail Venecourt, a horse specialist at Earth Soul Connection, who makes a living from the connection between the beautiful animals and human beings. Photo: Lucia Macedo/Unsplash

‘No need to panic’ over horse vaccine shortage

by Zolani Sinxo

24th Nov 2021

Onderstepoort Biological Products is rushing to meet its own deadline of having African horse sickness vaccines back in supply by December. The highly infectious disease kills about 90% of unvaccinated ...

An outbreak of African Horse Sickness was detected in the Western Cape, prompting veterinary services to establish an outbreak-control area. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

African horse sickness strikes Western Cape farm

by Lucinda Dordley

17th Apr 2021

After five suspected cases of African horse sickness (AHS) were detected on a Cederberg farm, the Western Cape government has taken emergency steps to control further disease outbreak. According to ...

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