Tag: bird flu
Poultry Producers Cry ‘Fowl’ Despite Industry Growth
A recent Poultry Market Analysis shows that South Africa’s poultry industry saw growth in Q4 2024 despite economic challenges:
Astral Foods demonstrated a significant recovery, marked...
Govt considers vaccination to contain the spread of avian influenza
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is looking at the possibility of a vaccination to contain the spread and impact of...
Bird Flu: 16 more penguins die at Boulders Beach
In March, three dead penguins at Boulders Beach were positively diagnosed with avian influenza, sparking fears of a bird flu outbreak. Since those deaths,...
Astral sees 400% jump in earnings as it shakes off bird flu jitters
 Poultry producer Astral Foods said on Monday it has come to grips with bird flu jitters and the costs that came with the last...
Western Cape government urges caution around bird flu
Farmers and bird owners in the Western Cape have been urged to exercise caution around the bird flu virus by maintaining strict biosecurity measures.
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