Important biosecurity principles for disease prevention in a feedlot

If there is a case of foot-and-mouth disease in a stable, all animals are culled. Is that necessary? Many say no. While some veterinarians see no other way than to kill all animals when foot-and-mouth disease (MKS) occurs, others say that quarantine would suffice. "Yes, weak animals and some of the boys would die. However, the rest doesn't, says an already retired veterinarian. And continues: "Quarantine would be quite enough. After a few weeks,…

KZN farmers grappling with persistent FMD cases - KZN Industrial & Business News

DURING a recent visit to KwaZulu-Natal, the Minister of Agriculture says many farmers and community leaders sought clarification on the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) situation and expressed concerns that the department is not effectively addressing it.In an update issued on 16 April, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said he had requested the Department to urgently give attention to the needed action plans and steps to ensure inroads …

Important biosecurity principles for disease prevention in a feedlot

The effects of metabolic diseases such as ruminal acidosis or highly contagious viral diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) can seriously damage the red meat industry in South Africa – and to a greater extent feedlots where numerous animals are grouped together. To prevent the outbreak of disease it is imperative to implement effective biosecurity […] The post Important biosecurity principles for disease prevention in a feedlot appeared …

Britain upgrades risk of foot-and -mouth incursion to medium.

Getting very concerning, especially the amount of illegal meat entering the Country. Britain upgrades risk of foot-and-mouth incursion to medium Further cases, particularly additional member states being infected, or a change in the epidemiological situation such as evidence of disease in wild animals, would cause the risk to increase to high. www.farmersjournal.ie

An open letter was written to the government regarding foot-and-mouth disease - According to DK, politicians now not only have the opportunity, but also the responsibility.

Thousands of cattle killed due to foot-and-mouth disease have already been buried in Bábolna, and locals would like their opinions not to be buried.