Tag: Disease

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak rocks South Africa’s cattle industry

The confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease at Karan Beef's Heidelberg feedlot has further…

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Will SA run out of beef and chicken? Animal disease hits SA’s top producer — what it means for consumers

'Meat is going to be more expensive for everyone this winter, but…

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Sanlam pays out R6.62 billion in death and disease claims

Sanlam paid out 9.24% more than in 2023, with a sharp increase…

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Skipping brushing teeth at night? Here’s how it can lead to heart disease

Brushing teeth at night may appear to be an easy habit to…

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Farmers ‘on the edge’ over crippling foot and mouth disease

The most affected provinces were KZN, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Eastern Cape. Livestock…

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7 expert tips to spot and treat early gum disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common but often…

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Why beef producers are still optimistic about 2025, despite foot-and-mouth disease warning

The outlook for 2025 carries both promise and challenges. wHYSouth African beef…

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Foot-and-mouth disease still a risk for livestock industry

Authorities continue to monitor foot-and-mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape,…

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Want to stay alone? It might cause this disease

Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it’s a silent epidemic that affects…

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Study finds taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer’s disease

A new study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed that…

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