Genetic breakthrough may control Africa’s East Coast fever, which kills over a million cattle...
An unexpected discovery has led researchers from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya and the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh...
Industry calls for faster regulatory approval process for agricultural progression
The need for a more streamlined, faster approval process for regulations on crop protection chemicals was highlighted on the third day of the Africa...
SheVax project boosts vaccine uptake among women livestock holders in East Africa
Each year, millions of women livestock holders face financial and animal losses when diseases sweep through their farms. Yet, these infections are often highly...
WSAVA and Zoetis Target Enhanced Pain Management for Companion Animals with Certificate Launch
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is to launch a Certificate in Pain Management, supported by Zoetis, to promote the importance of companion...
New rules for para-veterinary professions set to be a ‘game-changer’ for animal healthcare in...
South African rural dwellers and small-scale farmers are set to have increased access to primary animal healthcare with the promulgation of new rules for para-veterinary professionals that allow animal health technicians (AHTs) to open and own...
Ban on import of critical ingredient in veterinary treatment could lead to needless suffering...
This comes as SAHPRA has placed an embargo on the latest shipment of Trilostane into South Africa by V-Tech, the largest veterinary compounding pharmacy...
Veterinary legend honoured on opening day of Africa Agri Tech 2023
The official opening of Africa Agri Tech 2023 was marked by the induction of the first person into South African agriculture’s inaugural Hall of...
African armyworm attacks farms in Uganda
The government of Uganda has warned that several parts of the country have been invaded by the African armyworm.
Agriculture Minister, Mr. Frank confirmed the...
Poultry sector in crisis
Opinion article by Prof Robert Bragg, Veterinary Biotechnology in the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of the Free State
The poultry sector in South...
South Africa’s vets left without access to vital treatment for Cushing’s Disease
V-Tech, the largest veterinary compounding pharmacy in Southern Africa, continues to face challenges in ensuring South Africa’s vets have access to a treatment that...