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Due to increased global temperature, desert encroachment, deforestation and heat waves, climate change will add to the burden of heat stress, particularly in tropical regions and during summer. Higher temperatures result in lower fertility rate, decreased feed intake and reduced growth rate in pigs Moderate warming and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may help some […]

Schabort Froneman, Tegniese Bestuurder, Zoetis Beesvirusdiarree (BVD) is ‘n siekte wat die beesbedryf baie geld kos. Die BVD-virus is hoogs aansteeklik, alomteenwoordig en word oorgedra en versprei deur besmette diere wat die virus in hul liggaamsvloeistowwe, veral speeksel en neusuitloopsel, uitskei. ‘n Bees wat besmet word met die virus, kan verskeie simptome hê, waaronder diarree en respiratoriese

Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is a flat worm parasite that causes fascioliasis (Shrestha et al., 2020). Cattle, sheep, horses, goats, and pigs are some of the livestock affected by liver flukes (Love, 2008; Tolulope & Lawal, 2020). This worm is a massive concern for the livestock industry because it has a worldwide distribution as a

Cleary Martin, Agri FARMACY SA Mycotoxins are dangerous toxins produced by naturally occurring fungi and mould that are present in varying degrees in agricultural products. The continued increase in global populations, coupled with an increase in animal protein consumption due to higher living standards has resulted in more pressure on the livestock industry. Food safety

Lavendula’s quick guide to lick blocks. A Lavendula animal nutritionist is always available to answer any questions you might have – simply fill in the contact form above. Or view the Feedtek guide to Lick Blocks here. Product Description Feedtek Problock 280 (V19498) Type of supplement: Protein, mineral, trace mineral, vitamin supplement for ruminants Unique features:

Haemonchus contortus is a gastrointestinal parasitic roundworm, commonly referred to as barber’s pole worm, twisted stomach worm, and wire worm2,4. Even though there are a lot of gastrointestinal roundworms, H. contortus is the most economically important parasite in sheep and goats, because they cause haemonchosis worldwide8. Lifecycle/ Distribution/ Transmission H. contortus life cycle is direct,

Newborn animals do not have a fully developed immune system. Their digestive systems are also not fully developed at birth. Therefore, when managing young animals, we need to consider their vulnerability and use contemporary methods to improve their chances of survival and long-term health. Natural colostrum & immunity Newborn animals are extremely vulnerable to disease

What is faecal egg count? The faecal worm egg count (FEC) is a method of examining the presence of gastrointestinal parasites in livestock manure. FEC is considered a quantitative estimation representing the exact number of eggs present per gram (epg) in feces. The quantitative result of this method gives the opportunity to make judgement on