Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), known scientifically as Dermatose Nodulaire Contagieuse Bovine, has rapidly evolved from a sporadic concern into a formidable viral threat sweeping across the African continent. This disease is characterized by the sudden appearance of firm, painful nodules across the animal’s body, which wreak havoc on the physiological health of cattle. Beyond the […]
Nigeria has officially launched a national task force to combat Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), the government is moving to halt a “killer disease” that turns healthy herds into carcasses within days. CBPP is a biological predator; it doesn’t just infect, it destroys. For the Nigerian pastoralist, this task force represents a desperate shield against total […]
At a time when global demand for beef is surging, South African producers find themselves caught in a painful paradox as national exports plummeted by 26% in 2025. This downturn is primarily fueled by a devastating outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that has swept across seven of the country’s nine provinces, triggering a massive 69% […]
The recent cancellation of the cattle and small stock show at the 2026 Bloem Show serves as a sobering barometer for the health of South Africa’s agricultural backbone. While the cancellation of this showcase is a blow to the social fabric of the Free State, the decision reflects a much deeper crisis: the ongoing battle […]
Le Brésil vient d’illustrer, à l’échelle d’un continent, comment une norme sanitaire internationale peut devenir un outil opérationnel… puis un avantage commercial. Dans un article publié le 8 janvier 2026, l’Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OMSA) explique comment le pays a tiré parti des normes de zonage pour être reconnu indemne de fièvre aphteuse […]
