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30/04/2026

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28/04/2026

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E Mokhotlong. Haeea tsofala.

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27/04/2026

Thekiso ka mphe-ke-ofe /Batter System ke eng?

Ke mofuta oa thekiso kaho fana kaseo unang le sona ho fumana seo use hlokang,mme eba lintho tseo boleng ba tsona bosa fetaneng haholo.

Uka etsa batter system eaba u fana kaseo u seng u sa sehloke ho fumanang seo u se hlokang.

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KE ENG EO UNANG LE EONA EO UBATLANG HOETSA BATTER SYSTEM KA EONA?

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

Light at the end of the tunnel

07/02/2026

Great progress

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has taken a major step in South Africa’s fight against a widespread, costly foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, releasing the first batch of a locally produced FMD vaccine.

The vaccine, developed and produced by scientists and technical experts at the ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute of Transboundary Animal Diseases.

A total of 12 900 multi-strain doses have been released in this initial batch.

Dr Faith Peta, chief research technician in the Vaccine Production Programme for Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, said the release of the vaccine was the result of long-term investment in local science and infrastructure.

“This first batch represents many years of research and commitment. While production is still at a small scale, it shows that South Africa has the capability to develop safe and effective vaccines that meet regulatory standards and respond to local disease challenges,” she said.

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22/01/2026

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE FACES SHORTAGE OF LUMPY MEDICATION

Maseru, Jan. 22 --- The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition has run out of lumpy skin medication which was collected from unaffected districts and distributed to affected ones a few days ago.

The Ministry’s Chief Information Officer Mr. Lereko Masupha told the Agency in an interview that the rate of infection for this disease is continuing to increase, thus the Ministry had to distribute the medication to most affected areas while it awaits the new one.

“The Ministry is in the process of purchasing lumpy skin medication and will distribute it immediately when it is available” he said.

Meanwhile the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr. Thabo Mofosi, earlier at the press conference disclosed that about 448 cattle have been infected with this disease and 19 have died.

He said that the disease was reported in the districts of Leribe, Berea, Botha-Bothe, Maseru, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek and Thaba- Tseka, saying it has so far not been reported in Quthing, Qacha’s Nek and Mokhotlong.

He added that the Ministry has already made a work plan and veterinary doctors will be deployed at most affected areas and vaccinate cattle to minimize the risk and spread of this disease, appealing to the public to refrain from eating livestock which was ill.

Meanwhile reports indicate that 33 cattle were affected in Berea, Leribe 142, Botha-Bothe 36, Maseru 63, Mafeteng 45, Mohale’s Hoek 28 and Thaba- Tseka one.

SOURCE : Lesotho News Agency,LENA.

15/01/2026

THE WAIT FOR VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGIST CONTINUES

MASERU - Although Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Multi-Sectoral Task Team has been established, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition still awaits the presence of a Veterinary Epidemiologist, who will lead the team so that it could function effectively.

This was said by the Ministry’s Director Veterinary Field Operations Dr. Mookho Ntiea when stating progress on the establishment of the task team.

She disclosed that the team was established before Christmas holidays and has already convened to draft terms of reference.

However, she said it cannot operate without a Veterinary Epidemiologist as such a person has capacity to amongst others, track, find patterns and causes of spread of livestock diseases.

The FMD Multi-Sectoral Task Team was established as the strategic government initiative to combat FMD, which is reported to be increasing in some neighbouring countries and pose a threat to Lesotho due to her geographical location, trade and cross border movement amongst others.

It comprises the Ministry of Agriculture as Chair. Ministry of Defence and National Security; Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police; Trade and Industry; Disaster Management Authority (DMA) ; Finance and Development Planning, Farmers Associations and Border Control Agencies” she mentioned.

The role of the Ministry of Agriculture will be to provide technical leadership on animal health and FMD control, serve as secretariat and coordinator of the task team as well as to coordinate surveillance, diagnostics, stamping out and vaccination planning. In addition, security and border agencies will provide enforcement of animal movement controls, strengthen border surveillance and patrols as well as to assist in rapid response during outbreaks or high-risk situations.

Moreover, DMA and Finance will coordinate emergency preparedness and response logistics as well as to facilitate mobilisation of resources for preparedness and response.

The country has since banned the importation of livestock and unprocessed meat from South Africa and traders are importing from Namibia and Botswana.

Source : Lesotho News Agency

07/01/2026

COCCIDIOSIS : LETS'OLLO LA LIKHOHO

Coccidiosis is one of the dreaded diseases in poultry.

The truth is, coccidiosis is just always present with your chicks. Whether it is treated or not, it always remains there waiting for an opportunity to wipe out your entire flock.

Most of the signs of coccidiosis are visible which makes it treatable if diagnosed on time and avoid mortalities. However, you can only know these signs of symptoms when you check on your birds often and pays attention to their feeding habit, their p**p consistency and their general appearance.

Early sign of coccidiosis is visible food particles in their p**p.

Note: at some points when your birds over feeds, it is possible to see some undigested food particles in their feed but, when it is becoming too much like all you see is food particles when they p**p, coccidiosis is creeping in.
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It is very vital to know that coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that causes digestive imbalance and may even result to severe abdominal pains leading to avoidance of food, indigestion and bleeding in the intestine in severe cases.

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Article by: Agribusiness Network Lesotho