Tag: animal health

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The private South African veterinary vaccine manufacturer, Design Biologix, has been appointed as the sole agent to import and support...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes The minister of agriculture, John Steenhuisen, yesterday expressed confidence in the national strategy to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), highlighting that...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Lameness in sheep and goats has a myriad causes, ranging from genetic defects, infections and nutritional deficiencies, to poisoning, parasites and injuries....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Several fly species negatively affect cattle productivity, including biting flies and non-biting flies. Face flies are also important disease vectors...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Dr Danie Odendaal, director of the Veterinary Network (V-Net), has written an open letter to the veterinary fraternity of South...

The December 2025 edition of Stockfarm shines the spotlight on the resilience and adaptability shaping South Africa’s red meat industry. Experts from the University...

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Phosphate supplementation is essential in maintaining optimal production and reproduction in both your cattle and sheep, and especially when they...

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Two weeks ago, animals in the Augrabies region of the Northern Cape tested positive for Rift Valley Fever (RVF). Since...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Over 90% of South African soils are deficient in the mineral phosphorus. The country’s warm, dry climate contributes to low...

(Warning: Article contains visuals that might upset sensitive readers.) The outlook for the rainy season over large parts of South Africa is perfect for many...