UK-based organic dairy farmer, Alan Webber, believes that when using antibiotics to treat infection results in loss of your organic status, you'll do everything to prevent infection in the first place. Providing a stress-free, hygienic environment helped him to retain the organic status of his herd and deliver top quality milk for USDA-certified organic cheese production. Read his story here.
Udder health: Test, test, test...
Just like people receive diagnostic testing for pathogens, for example the coronavirus, the same applies to dairy cows when looking at mastitis-causing pathogens. Good management and advice can only be accomplished if we know which infectious agent is responsible for a high somatic cell count or clinical mastitis.
Spain Mastitis in cattle: lessons of the past 10 years
What are today’s keys for controlling the pathogens causing mastitis in cattle? We spoke with Oriol Franquesa, a veterinarian specialising in milk quality who has been advising dairy farms for many years all around the world.
Origin of ASF outbreak near Potchefstroom still unclear
A commercial compartmentalized piggery in Potchefstroom area has been infected with ASF and currently an action plan is being formulated with NW veterinary services, DALRRD and the owners. The most important considerations are the welfare of the pigs and to address the risk of the infection spreading further. Read more >
Logistics and legislation makes destroying of pigs difficult
According to Dr Garry Buhrmann, state veterinarian in the Western Cape, logistics and environment legislation makes the destroying of pigs in the ASF-affected area of the Mfuleni settlement near Cape Town Airport difficult. He is conducting talks with parties such as the Department of Environmental Affairs and the SPCA to find a solution.
SAPPO pleads with it’s members to critically evaluate the biosecurity measures on their units and to strongly consider asking a competent veterinarian to do a biosecurity-specific audit on their farm. We often hear and observe that many farmers become complacent, except when they are expecting an audit, at which time all protocols are followed.
rHVT-ND vaccine vs. Inactivated ND vaccines in Newcastle disease control
As we are approaching 100 years since it was reported for the first time, Newcastle disease (ND) continues to challenge the poultry industry globally causing in some countries devastating losses. Over this time, improvements have been made for better disease control, but some limitations have been encountered. Recent advances in vaccine development have allowed a significant impact in the control of this disease. Read more >
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