Foot & Mouth Disease – Where exactly are we now?

Foot-and-Mouth Nightmare Exposes Morally Corrupt Politicians

Foot and Mouth disease is a horrible virus which spreads like wildfire amongst cloven- hoofed cattle herds, causing painful blisters, fever and severe production losses. Although these animals may recover after 2-3 weeks, cattle still suffer from chronic lameness, reduced fertility, and permanent weight loss and even up to 80% reduced milk production. Amongst calves, mortality rates often exceed 20%. Culling of infected cattle often occurs due t…

Foot & Mouth Disease – Where exactly are we now?

Dr Chimes will separate fact from fiction and provide an update on what is being done and where South Africa currently stands in terms of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control. He will unpack the realities, frustrations, failures and successes in combating FMD. There is widespread confusion, along with rumours, myths, misinformation, and half-truths circulating about FMD […] The post Foot & Mouth Disease – Where exactly are we now? appeared first…