by admin | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Shamonda-like virus (SHLV) (or Shamonda-like virus, strain DE/2026) is an arbovirus belonging to the Peribunyaviridae family. It is a novel and previously uncharacterized Orthobunyavirus of the Simbu serogroup. It is transmitted by midges of the genus Culicoides and...
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Occurrence: Worldwide. Age affected: All ages, human risk. Causes: Porcine cytomegalovirus (PCMv); poor ventilation. Effects: Mostly no signs, inappetence, sneezing, fever, infertility, small litters, stillbirth, mummies. Causes:Inclusion body rhinitis is caused by an...
by admin | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dairy sustainability starts with good feed, but it is realised in the cow. A ration may be carefully formulated and silage may be well preserved, yet the outcome still depends on how well the cow can use that nutrition. That is why health sits at the centre of dairy...
by admin | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Does your dog feel guilty when they’ve done something against the rules? Science says probably not.Have you ever come home to discover your dog has shredded your favorite cushion, piece of furniture or pair of shoes? Your dog slinks towards you with the head lowered,...
by admin | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
South Africa’s poultry industry is preparing for the introduction of a regulatory framework that will allow producers to vaccinate their flocks against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The framework, approved by the Department of Agriculture in June,...