Animal Health

FMD seeds for cultivated pastures relief

Many producers are currently unable to move their animals due to FMD. They are running out of pasture and are left with weaned calves that cannot be marketed.

Brucella Abortus S19 vaccine availability

Brucella Abortus S19 vaccine availability admin November 18, 2024 Share This : Latest News Beskikbaarheid van OBP Brucella S19 (Misgeboorte) entstofNovember 18, 2024 Promotion on Lumpy Skin disease and Rift Valley Fever inactivated vaccineNovember 18, 2024 Spesiale aanbod op Knopvelsiekte entstof en Slenkdalkoors (Ge-inaktiveerd) entstofNovember 18, 2024 OBP’s new CEO targets vaccine supply challengesNovember 18, […]

Promotion on Lumpy Skin disease and Rift Valley Fever inactivated vaccine

Promotion on Lumpy Skin disease and Rift Valley Fever inactivated vaccine admin November 18, 2024 Share This : Latest News Promotion on Lumpy Skin disease and Rift Valley Fever inactivated vaccineNovember 18, 2024 OBP’s new CEO targets vaccine supply challengesNovember 18, 2024 OBP’s new CEO targets vaccine supply challengesNovember 18, 2024 FOOTROTNovember 18, 2024

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 […]