Tag: herd health management

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Feeding your bulls to achieve optimum fertility and longevity does not have to be a difficult task. A few basic...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Redwater remains a pressing issue, especially in South African cattle herds, says Dr Hanri Bester-Cloete, state veterinarian at the Bloemfontein...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Worms pose a significant threat to sheep, making effective control measures essential for flock health and productivity. Dr Takula Tshuma,...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Clostridium chauvoei has always been considered the culprit behind blackleg, and most cattle producers did vaccinate their animals against...

Poultry raised for meat production are called broilers, and a broiler house is the structure used for growing them. Proper planning of broiler housing...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Producers are constantly faced with managing a wide range of animal diseases, of which botulism is one of the most...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes This article is part of a series of informative animal health articles. The series goes hand in hand with the...

Animal diseases are an unavoidable aspect of any livestock farming enterprise and require due attention. Yet it is often overlooked, leading to major economic...

This article is part of a series of informative animal health articles. The series goes hand in hand with the #VideoVet video series –...