By Dr. Christo Fick and Dr. Nadia de Beer for Virbac Agri FARMACY Professional Services Inc According to the Golden Circle model it is important in any decision-making role to ask the following questions in order to have a purposeful outcome. WHY, HOW and WHAT? This article will focus WHAT is anaemia in nursing piglets, […]
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The importance of Microminerals in animal diet. Minerals play an important role in the diet of animals. Of further importance is the intake at the correct levels and at the required frequency according to an animal’s production needs. The mineral sources that animals take to provide these necessary minerals should also receive attention. Lavendula collaborates
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If left unattended and untreated, tail biting can become a serious welfare issue and it can negatively impact farm profitability. Learning to recognise, prevent and treat this serious vice is an ongoing managerial function. What is tail biting? Tail biting is a serious condition of mutilation that is very uncomfortable and painful. The natural
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Under the Animal Identification Act (Act No. 6 of 2002), all livestock are legally required to be given a registered identification mark – one that must be applied for at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. Under this regulatory mandate, all cattle, sheep, goat and pigs need to be marked as part
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Antibiotics are vital medicinal therapies, used to treat bacterial infections in both animals and humans. However in order to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of antibiotics and their safe use in food animals, antibiotics need to be monitored and used responsibly – a key practice in the rearing and care of livestock. Antibiotics are used to
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Disinfection and biosecurity – we know that these are important hygiene and safety measures, particularly in the context of swine farming. But what exactly do they involve, and why are they so crucial? Before we explore these concepts further, it’s important to first understand exactly what they mean. Disinfection refers to the process by which
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Introducing Agri FARMACY SA, and introducing a new age in convenience, quality and support for the farming community as a whole. Newly launched and eagerly anticipated, Agri FARMACY SA is more than a company – it’s a fully integrated solution providing operational, financial, administrative and marketing assistance to a range of agricultural organisations, while offering
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