In this video, we speak with Dr Mirinda van Kleef, a specialist researcher at the Agricultural Research Council – Onderstepoort Veterinary Research, about the importance of disease management in livestock, including the development of a vaccine and dipping programme.
Dr Van Kleef discusses the issue of pests developing resistance in South Africa, and the responsibility of each farmer to vaccinate their animals. She emphasises the need for farmers to monitor their animals regularly for diseases and provides insights into the process of developing vaccines.
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