NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS

Omega-3 oils are widely recognized for their role in supporting cardiovascular health, improving brain function, and reducing inflammation—benefits that are increasingly valued in the pet food sector.

FMD is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and deer.

Multimin 90 is the first and only FDA-approved drug to deliver four essential trace minerals—zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium—via a single subcutaneous injection.

The study found that animal health providers (AHPs) primarily diagnose mastitis based on clinical signs and herd history rather than microbiological testing.

KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 165 FMD outbreaks, 147 of which are still active, while the Eastern Cape has reported 40 cases, 39 of which remain unresolved.

The study compared a conventional salmon diet with a 4% ProteinX insect meal, replacing soy protein concentrate.

Industry representatives say the move will help maintain the country’s poultry supply and reinforce confidence in vaccination as a viable method of disease control.

This innovation has the potential to significantly reduce the economic losses caused by ASFV in the global swine industry.

For decades, botulism testing relied on laboratory animals, primarily mice, to confirm the presence of botulinum toxins.

The disease is caused by a lentivirus, which belongs to the same family as HIV in humans and maedi-visna in sheep.