Laboratory diagnostics: Foot and mouth disease (FMD)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose FMD? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Photo of the weekTip: How to make a syringe holder
We need a container for syringes, needles, medicine bottles, sprays, and markers. Sometimes you see improvised and inadequate containers on farms, but the one presented here is very simple and functional.
Nigeria targets $74bn Livestock growth with private Investment
Nigeria aims to grow its livestock sector to $74bn with a $50bn private investment drive to boost productivity, value chains, and jobs.
FAO supports Ivory Coast in fight against African swine fever
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has handed over a batch of equipment to the Ivorian government to help combat African swine fever.
ASF: can flies transmit the virus to pigs?
Enric Marco comments on the practical implications of a recent article investigating the transmission of ASF through ingestion of flies.
Western Cape, South Africa steps up FMD vaccination efforts
Western Cape strengthens FMD response with expanded vaccination and tighter livestock movement controls to contain the outbreak.
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African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
We’re proud to share that another consignment ..Nutrition and feeding management strategies to mitigate heat stress in lactating sows
The study confirms the negative impact of both chronic and acute heat stress on feed intake in lactating sows and validates nutritional and management strategies to mitigate it.
South Africa partners Germany to strengthens FMD control in Livestock
South Africa and Germany partner to strengthen FMD control, boost livestock biosecurity, and enhance trade in animal products.
South Africa steps up FMD response with emergency funding
South Africa government deploys emergency funds and mass vaccination to fight foot-and-mouth disease.
Feed costs and trade pressures weigh on South Africa’s Pig Industry
South Africa’s pig industry faces rising feed costs, trade pressures, and logistics disruptions, impacting profitability amid shifting global markets.
FMD vaccine delays raise concerns for South Africa’s Pig sector
South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.
Clinical case: Broken ribs
The slaughterhouse suspected animal welfare issues as a high number of healed broken ribs were found during the meat inspection of a batch of pigs.
South Africa battles recent FMD outbreak amid rising losses
South Africa battles a nationwide foot-and-mouth outbreak, with vaccination efforts underway amid economic losses, export bans, and rising meat prices.
South Africa Pig Industry sees progress in fight against FMD
South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.
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Falling prices
According to Burset's commentary, the pig price has fallen so much that we shouldn't be far from the year's low.
Nigeria strengthens Livestock sector through global partnerships
Nigeria is transforming its livestock sector with modern farms, vet services, and partnerships to boost food security.
SA Pork Industry shows progress in the fight against FMD and ASF
South Africa's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.
How to wash your hands properly
In this article we share the WHO guidelines for hand hygiene, which is a very important part of the day-to-day on a pig farm as incorrect washing leaves some areas dirty.
Nigeria deploys team to contain ASF outbreak in Lagos
The Federal Government of Nigeria backs Lagos State to contain African swine fever outbreak through surveillance, farm inspections and improved biosecurity.
Survey on pig prices in 2025: Expectations far from reality
Prices were expected to be significantly better than what ultimately materialized in the hog markets.
Nigeria partners Brazil and UK on smart Livestock drive
Nigeria partners with Brazil and the UK to modernise livestock through digital innovation, boosting food security, jobs and climate resilience.
Zambia halts Livestock Imports from South Africa over FMD outbreak
Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.
Tip: A stamp to save piglets
This tip uses a stamp to mark the sows that we should pay more attention to during farrowing.
333 tops 200,000 users and strengthens its position as the leading global community in the swine industry
With a presence in over 25 countries, 11 languages, and an ever-growing community.
South Africa set to receive major FMD Vaccine shipment
South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.
FMD abattoir shortage hits South Africa Pork supply
South Africa’s pork supply tightens as foot-and-mouth and African swine fever outbreaks disrupt farms, abattoirs, and the value chain through 2026.
FMD and Africa swine fever tighten South Africa Pork supply in 2026
Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.
Nutritional strategies to reduce sow lameness
A gilt who has compromised limb health on entry to the breeding herd is more vulnerable to early removal as a result of lameness and more vulnerable to the negative production affects associated with it.
Feeding the DanBred gilt for prolificacy and longevity: gestation and transition (2 of 2)
The best DanBred sow farms in Denmark have sow mortality as low as 5%, showing that management, including feeding strategies, is the key.
Electronic feeders
It seems the new feeders aren't to everyone's liking...
South Africa rolls out first local foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years
South Africa unveils first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years to tackle major outbreak and boost national vaccine production.
New animal feed plant opens in Kenya to cut imports
New KSh3B animal feed plant in Kenya adds 200,000-tonne annual capacity, boosting local supply and reducing imports for livestock farmers.
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On-farm vaccine management (IV): Vaccine failures
In this last article in the series we discuss the main causes of “vaccine failure”, i.e. when we aren't sure that vaccines are working or they are only partially working.
333 expands its Human Resources department, supporting organizational growth
As part of its continued evolution and professionalization, 333 is restructuring its Human Resources department and welcoming Alejandro Plencovich.
Pork emerges as budget-friendly braai choice in South Africa
Pork producers urge inclusion in the Braai Index as beef prices jump 20%, saying pork offers a cheaper way for families to enjoy affordable braais.
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