OBP’s new CEO targets vaccine supply challenges

Facing a surge of animal diseases, South Africa relies on Onderstepoort Biological Products’ vaccine production. New OBP CEO Dr Bethuel Nthangeni shares his vision of strengthening animal health in SA and becoming Africa’s top vaccine producer
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Lameness in sheep is a big problem in South
African sheep flocks, especially in the higher
rainfall areas of the country.
The four disease prevention strategies

Certain diseases cannot be treated, either because no treatment exists or because they
cause death and loss of production so quickly that treatment is not practical.
Early disease identification – Identification

Once a sign of disease is observed, a closer examination is required to better describe
the animal’s condition and try to identify the cause and affect treatment as soon as
possible.
Guide for reproductive cycle of the ewe.

Guide for reproductive cycle of the ewe. admin September 24, 2024 Share This : Guide for reproductive cycle of the ewe. Stage Phase Days Conditionscore:Target Energy requirementsMJ /head/day Management guidelines 1 MATE 0 3.5 8 – 9.5 Ewes’ condition should be improving. Do not mate ewes with a condition score below 3. 2 EARLY TO […]
Vroeë siekte-identifikasie – Waarneming

PAHC is a system of continuous observation for the first signs of disease to affect treatment or prevention as early as possible.
VROEË SIEKTE IDENTIFIKASIE

A structured approach to practical disease management.
VOORKOMENDE MAATREËLS TER ONDERSTEUNING VAN BIOSEKURITEIT

Voorkomende maatreëls word vereis om die kudde teen siektes te beskerm wat weens eksterne kontak opgedoen word.
Bek-en-klouseer Bewegingsbeheer protokol Oos-Kaap Siektebestuursgebied

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Bek-en-klouseer-uitbraakverslag

Bek-en-klouseer-uitbraakverslag admin August 15, 2024 Share This : Tag Cloud Bek-en-Klouseer bokvleis commentary depression Disease report Disease Reports documents dokumente entstowwe farmer's weekly foot-and-mouth grazing management identification and traceability Internal parasites Inwendige parasiete Johne se siekte Johne se siekte koolstofbelasting koolstofvoetspoor koolstofvoetspoor listeriosis livestock livestock livestock theft Perspektief predasie predasie predasiebestuur predation management price tendency […]