Understanding pregnancy toxemia in goats: What farmers should know to protect does and...
Pregnancy toxemia is one of the most serious metabolic disorders affecting pregnant goats and can result in the loss of both the doe and...
Successful conclusion for VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026, bridging animal feed and health
VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 brought the region's animal feed and health community together for three high-impact days at BITEC, Bangkok. Running from...
Saai objects to South Africa–Germany declaration on mRNA vaccines for livestock
The Southern Africa Agri Initiative (Saai) has raised strong objections to a joint declaration signed between John Steenhuisen and Alois Rainer during the German...
Agriculture defies the odds after posting a massive 17.4%y/y GDP rebound in 2025
South Africa’s agriculture sector shined in 2025 with a strong GDP rebound of 17.4% year-on-year (y/y) after growing negatively for two consecutive years at...
Biogénesis Bagó launches its FMD vaccine Bioaftogen® in SA 💉
Following an agreement with the South Africa Government for the supply of 6 million vaccine doses to contain the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak,...
Farmers to Take Govt to Court Over FMD Restrictions
Farmers' groups Saai, Free State Agriculture, and Sakeliga have approached the Pretoria High Court with an urgent request to stop the government's restrictions on...
TAFS Forum to convene conference in Cape Town to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease control
The TAFS Forum, also known as the International Forum for Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety, is set to host a high-level regional conference...
KZN FMD vaccine rollout gets boost from industry-government partnership
Industry bodies, government and private sector partners are working together in KwaZulu‑Natal to support the distribution of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, as...
KwaZulu-Natal MEC warns against illicit animal movement as FMD outbreak spreads
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in the illegal movement of livestock...
AABNet and partners unveil groundbreaking guide for preserving Africa’s livestock genetic heritage
Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new open-access reference, African Livestock...