
Tip: 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.


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.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has handed over a batch of equipment to the Ivorian government to help combat African swine fever.

Enric Marco comments on the practical implications of a recent article investigating the transmission of ASF through ingestion of flies.

Western Cape strengthens FMD response with expanded vaccination and tighter livestock movement controls to contain the outbreak.

South Africa and Germany partner to strengthen FMD control, boost livestock biosecurity, and enhance trade in animal products.

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South Africa government deploys emergency funds and mass vaccination to fight foot-and-mouth disease.

South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

South Africa battles a nationwide foot-and-mouth outbreak, with vaccination efforts underway amid economic losses, export bans, and rising meat prices.

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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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's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.

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.

The Federal Government of Nigeria backs Lagos State to contain African swine fever outbreak through surveillance, farm inspections and improved biosecurity.



Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.

South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.

