disease
FMD: Namibian farmers warned to be extra vigilant
In the wake of the continuing outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring South Africa, the Namibian Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB) is currently running a robust awareness campaign to inform farmers and the general public about the highly contagious disease that affects cloven-hoofed livestock and[...]
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to combat diseases in animals
From the invention of a vaccine against smallpox by Edward Jenner in 1796, it took almost two centuries to eradicate the disease. Louis Pasteur once said, “It is within the power of man to eradicate infection from the earth.” That power has so far eradicated two infectious diseases: smallpox and rinderpest. When[...]
Theileriosis: Southern Africa on alert after breakout in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe veterinary services have confirmed an outbreak of Theileriosis throughout the country. January disease In Africa, this disease, also known as January disease, is caused by the cattle-adapted Theileria parva, which is transmitted by brown ear ticks (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus). Another similar disease which is caused by buffalo-adapted Theileria[...]
Zimbabwe: Poultry farmers struggle to control disease & loss
by Marko Phiri In a home-made coop pieced together from corrugated iron, asbestos, wire mesh and bricks in one of Bulawayo's low-density suburbs, known for once thriving white-owned farming plots, Gilbert Mashava breeds up to three hundred broiler chickens. The business has had its own ups and downs, and[...]
From silkworms to silk garments Part 2: How to raise silkworms properly
Obtaining silkworm larvae or eggs to begin your farm is the most essential step in the process of starting a sericulture (silk production) operation. In the second part of this series, we discuss how to properly care for the worms and maintain a clean environment on the farm so[...]