Health & Safety
An insight into Health & Safety in the African agriculture sector.
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Namibia sets up Task Force to shield the livestock industry from foot-and-mouth outbreaks
The Namibian government announced the creation of a national Task Force and the launch of a Support Fund to shield…
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Scientists track adaptation of H5N1 in dairy cattle
The H5N1 avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been causing outbreaks in dairy cows in the United…
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Tanzania rolls out nationwide livestock vaccination campaign
As climate pressures reshape disease patterns across East Africa, Tanzania is betting on a mass livestock vaccination drive to bolster…
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Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to tackle African Swine Fever
Plum Island Animal Disease Centre NY-USA & Nairobi, Kenya – An international team of scientists has found that a promising…
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New foot and mouth disease outbreak among Free State cattle
A new foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has been detected in the Free State, bringing a total of 270…
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Research discovers indiscriminate use of antibiotics in livestock
A professor of veterinary medicine, Victoria Adetunji has expressed worry over the indiscriminate use of antibiotics by livestock producers and…
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Cultivating safety by meeting the unique PPE needs of women in South African agriculture
Women are the backbone of the agricultural sector in South Africa, embodying immense resilience and dedication in their daily tasks.…
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Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa due to bird flu
Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from South Africa following the spread of highly pathogenic…
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