Vetnews | Desember 2024 18 « BACK TO CONTENTS - Keeping a closed herd. - Introduction of animals only from herds of known health status. - Quarantine of newly introduced animals. - Measures to keep out other livestock; strict separation between domestic livestock and wildlife - jackal-proof fence for creeping animals. - Strict control over feed; no swill feeding; ensuring that feed and feed sources are wholesome and free from contaminants from manufacture through delivery and storage to consumption - Exclusion of vectors; control of internal and external parasites - control vectors with diatomaceous earth. Summary of the management of diseases with buffalo ranching Disease OIE list A OIE list B Zoonotic Notifiable Controlled Control Foot-and-mouth disease x x Fence Brucellosis x x x Fence Tuberculosis x x x Fence Corridor disease x x Licks Anthrax x x x Vaccinate Rift Valley fever x x x Vaccinate Conclusion New drug combinations developed by companies such as V-Tech, simplified the translocation of wildlife, and more specifically the African buffalo. Some of the risks and high costs experienced in the past with traditional immobilization drugs are now mitigated with combination drug therapy. This enabled the wildlife industry to move animals more freely and safely, therefore necessitating an awareness of the potential biosecurity risks involved. Veterinarians should take cognisance thereof and incorporate it into the management plans of their clients. v Article 24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline: 0800 21 21 21
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