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Monday, January 17, 2022
South Africa's veterinarians lack voice to express concerns, according to committee official
South Africa has only about half the number of veterinarians it needs, which gives those who are practising less of a voice when they speak out about the lack of vaccines and adequate support for rural farmers.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
South Africa to see consolidations in pig production industry
With profit margins under pressure, many smaller pig farmers in South Africa will leave the industry, while bigger farmers will consolidate and become more efficient, according to Johann Kotzé, chief executive officer of the South Afri ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Bird flu outbreak in South Africa tapers
A bird flu outbreak in South Africa appeared to be brought under control, a relief to the country's already embattled poultry industry.
Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviagen South Africa completes first GP export to Zambia
In early 2021, Aviagen South Africa had successfully completed its first grandparent (GP) export to its exclusive Ross distributor in Zambia, Ross Breeders Zambia, Aviagen said.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
134,000 birds in Western Cape, South Africa, culled following avian influenza outbreaks
134,000 birds in Western Cape, South Africa, were culled last month following four outbreaks of avian influenza at poultry farms across the province.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Azerbaijan suspends poultry imports from Denmark, Romania, and South Africa
Azerbaijan's Food Safety Agency has announced a temporary suspension of live poultry, poultry meat, and chicken eggs from Denmark, Romania, and South Africa due to bird flu, MENAFN reported.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa due to bird flu
Nambia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has banned all imports of South African poultry and poultry products following reports of bird flu outbreaks, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Southern African Development Community aims to achieve over 350,000 tonnes of aquaculture production
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) looks to achieve over 350,000 tonnes of annual aquaculture production by 2030, up from 100,950 tonnes in 2020, according to the Mozambican Minister of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries, A ...
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
South Africa tackles 'boar taint' following complaints of foul tasting pork
There were recently complaints of foul tasting and smelling pork in South Africa, according to the country's Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform.
Friday, May 7, 2021
South Korea confirms first African swine fever case in seven months
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the first African swine fever (ASF) case in the country in seven months, at a farm in Gangwon Province, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Challenges intensify for South African poultry industry as bird flu found at two more farms
South Africa's poultry industry faces a bumpier road ahead as a pathogenic bird-flu strain was detected on two more farms this week.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Commercial poultry farm in South Africa hit by bird flu
South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development said the H5 strain of bird flu was detected at a chicken farm in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng province, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
South Africa concerned over dumped poultry imports from Brazil and EU
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has applied for anti-dumping duties against Brazil and four EU countries, calling it a threat against domestic poultry producers and industry jobs, CAJ News Africa reported.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
South Africa's AMIE questions support of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports
South Africa's Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has questioned the country's poultry industry for advocating anti-dumping duties on imported chicken despite the increase in chicken prices for local consumers.
Monday, March 1, 2021
South Africa confirms African swine fever outbreak at Western Cape region
South Africa's Western Cape region confirmed its first African swine fever (ASF) cases at two small farms following reports of ASF outbreaks in other parts of the country, according to Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape's agriculture minister, Re ...

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