The recent reports of illegal Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines being smuggled into South Africa expose a shocking breach in our biological defenses that threatens the very foundation of the agricultural sector. This is not merely a localized scandal; it is a stack reminder of the vulnerabilities previously identified in reflections on veterinary regulation in Limpopo. […]
Limpopo is heavy with an agonizing uncertainty for small-scale farmers whose herd of cattle are more than commercial assets; they are living bank accounts, dowries for his children, and the culmination of a lifetime of labor. As Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) looms over the province, each stray cough or limp from a heifer sends a jolt […]
Closing Date : 06 Jan 2026 The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), an AU technical office under the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), seeks a Senior Policy Officer (Consultant) – Fisheries and Aquaculture. This position will support the implementation of the Fisheries Governance Project Phase 2 […]
Millions of African families depend on sheep and goats as their “living banks” a source of food, income, and financial security. However, the silent predator Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), or“goat plague,” continues to threaten these vital assets. With the potential to wipe out 90% of a herd in days, PPR is not just a […]
