Tag: vaccination

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When your sheep suddenly die, the first disease that usually comes to mind is pulpy kidney. Although there are various...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes According to Dr Reynolds, sheep vaccination programmes target mostly clostridial diseases. The roll-out of a sheep vaccination programme is straightforward,...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Vaccination is essential for any cattle operation, especially given the increasing risk of disease outbreaks. This article outlines a generic summer...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Completing the vaccination of 80% of the national cattle herd by the end of the year and achieving FMD-free without...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes “A little less conversation … a little more action.” These Elvis Presley lyrics represent a good summary of the reaction...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Clostridial diseases, caused by Clostridium spp. bacteria, are among the leading causes of sudden, unexpected deaths in sheep, often with...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In Stockfarm January 2026, we delve deeper into the role of abattoirs as guardians of meat safety, focussing on safety...

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 During winter, when calves are being weaned and pregnancy tests conducted, cattle producers usually have all the necessary information available...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The North West Department of Agriculture is set to vaccinate animals on farms in JB Marks Municipality after confirmed foot-and-mouth...