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Namibia Engagement Highlights Need for Separate Sheep and Cattle Import Protocols Amid FMD Concerns
Recent engagements between South African and Namibian livestock industry bodies have underscored the need for sheep and cattle to be managed under separate import protocols, recognising the significantly different foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk profiles associated with each species. Following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Namibia's[...]
EasyWean® NoseRings® provide stress-free weaning that works
In the dry region of Piet Plessis in North West, cattle farmer Judy Vercueil has spent more than 30 years refining a system that puts both productivity and animal welfare first. Running a herd of approximately 70 Bonsmara cows in a cow-calf weaner setup, she has built her operation[...]
FMD Namibia needs N$1,5 billion to safeguard its livestock sector
In light of the serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring South Africa, as well as indications that the disease has already spread across the border to Botswana, Namibia is doing everything in its power to prevent this devastating virus from entering its borders. Namibia will require an[...]
EasyWean®: Gentle weaning, stronger returns
It began with a simple question in the dry grazing zones of South Africa: How do we make weaning less stressful for both animals and farmers? That seed, planted in 1997, grew into EasyWean®’s NoseRing®/NeusRing®. Developed by farmers, for farmers, right here in Southern Africa’s toughest grazing conditions, and[...]
Boost immunity, prevent scours and ensure profitability with Four Lakes calf care
When it comes to your cattle, calf care is vital. Healthy calves grow into productive cattle, ensuring a profitable herd in the long run and strong genetics, which contribute to the sustainability of your farm. Proper calf care boosts immunity, reduces disease risk and directly improves the quality of[...]