bird flu
Namibia’s poultry sector preparing for bird flu
The Namibian poultry industry is taking proactive steps to contain an outbreak of bird flu should the deadly disease spill over from South Africa. In the light of South Africa’s pilot vaccination programme for broiler breeders against bird flu (Avian Influenza), Namibia’s Poultry Producers Association (PPA) is looking at[...]
Standard Bank urges support for South African poultry industry after bird flu recovery
By Nico Groenewald, Head Agri Business Last year the poultry sector faced unprecedented challenges after an outbreak of bird flu across the country, which forced many producers to scale down production temporarily and deal with the unfolding crisis. The impact on supply chains and consumers was heavily felt. However,[...]
Bird flu: Namibia bans poultry imports from SA
Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from South Africa following the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the neighbouring country. The suspension is in effect until further notice, the agriculture ministry said in a statement. South Africa is facing a major[...]
Import of eggs considered due to bird flu
The outbreak of bird flu has already wiped out more than 15% of South Africa’s layer hens with the prospect of hefty price increases due to the resultant shortage in table eggs. According to Dr Charlotte Nkuna, interim CEO of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), the estimate is[...]
Cleanliness is key to combatting bird flu
The local poultry industry is facing serious damage from bird (or avian) flu. The latest crisis started with an outbreak in Zimbabwe which was then followed by traces of the H5N8 strain being discovered at two farms in Mpumalanga. Many thousands of birds have had to be culled. Southern[...]