What is Lumpy-skin disease (Lsd)?

What is Lumpy-skin disease (Lsd)? ’ It is a viral disease of cattle and is typically characterised by nodules or lumps on the skin. ’ All cattle breeds in South Africa can be affected. ’ It usually occurs during the wet summer and autumn months, when flies are in abundance. ’ The disease occurs throughout Africa. Why is Lumpy-skin disease so important? ’ It is a notifiable disease,which means the state veterinarian must be informed...

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ORAP Zenzele Chevrolet World Cup

15 Schools from across the country gather at Gifford High School for the High School “World Cup” Soccer Tournament. On June 6 and 7 2014, Fifteen (15) schools will compete in the inaugural “ORAP Zenzele Chevrolet World Cup” tournament. Designed to coincide with the Global FIFA World Cup tournament this year hosted in Brazil, the ORAP Zenzele Chevrolet Cup aims to empower and inspire young people to see sport as more than...

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How to grow potatoes in bags

How to grow potatoes in bags If you’re lucky enough to have space on your vegetable plot you can grow your potatoes in the ground. If you only have limited space read this potato growing guide to find out how to grow potatoes in containers. Nothing beats that freshly dug, earthy taste of your own home grown potatoes! Growing your own potatoes isn’t as complicated as you might think, particularly if you grow them in potato bags. It’s...

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