Kalahari Heart Animal Welfare

22/03/2025

Learn about the suffering of Premarin mares to produce Premarin products, the associated health risks, and the safer synthetic alternatives.

22/03/2025

*AHS CASES REPORTED FOR THIS SEASON*
( Some confirmed, some not)

🔥 = HOTSPOTS TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS!

*Eastern Cape*
Alexandria = 5
Cintsa = 1
Grahamstown = 1
Gqeberha = 1
Somerset = 1
Willowvale = 1
Ugie = 1

*Freestate*
Botha ville = 1
Botshabelo/Moraga = 6 🔥
Deneysville = 1
Parys = 3

*Gauteng*
Benoni = 1
Brakpan = 1
Bronkhorspruit = 12 🔥
Centurion/Laezonia = 1
Chartwell = 1
Fochville = 2
Hartebeespoort = 2
Heidelberg = 3
JHB Eikenhof = 2
JHB Walkerville = 1
Kyalami = 6 🔥
Knoppieslaagte = 1
Muldersdrift = 2
Nigel = 1
PRETORIA 🔥
Pretoria Bashewa = 4 🔥
Pretoria Kleinfontein = 5 🔥
Pretoria Kameeldrift = 2
Pretoria Olympus = 1
Pretoria Koppieslagte = 1
Pretoria Grootvlei = 1
Pretoria Cullinan = 2
Pretoria Grootfontein = 1
Pretoria Leazonia = 3
Pretoria Doornrandjie = 4 🔥
Pretoria Hennops-river = 3
Pretoria West = 2
Randfontein = 3
Rayton = 14 🔥
Roodeplaat = 7 🔥
Springs = 3
Tarlton = 3
Tierpoort PTA = 2
Vanderbijlpark = 2
Walkerville = 1

*KZN*
Bishopstowe = 2
Cato Ridge = 7 🔥
Hammersdale = 1
Howick = 1
Margate = 1
Newcastle/Wakkerstroom = 10 🔥
PMB = 1
Summerveld = 3
Umzumbe = 1
Underburg = 1
Vryheid = 1

*Limpopo*
Bela Bela = 2+ 🔥
Gravelotte = 2
Louis Trichardt = 1
Marble Hall = 2
Naboomspruit = 6 🔥
Nylstroom = 10 🔥
Petersburg/Polokwane/Overwacht = 3
Potgietersrus = 1
Thabazimbi = 1
Toitskraal = 1
Tzaneen = 4 🔥
Vaalwater = 1
Waterberg = 4 🔥

*Mpumalanga*
Barberton = 6 🔥
Machadadorp = 4 🔥
Malelane = 1
Middelburg = 4 🔥
Nelspruit = 16 🔥
Piet Retied = 2
Sabie = 5 🔥
Schoemanskloof = 2
Wakkerstroom = 1
Whiteriver = 4 🔥
Witbank = 1

*Northern Cape*
Deben = 2
Hartswater = 3
Kakamas = 1
Olifantshoek = 6 🔥
Upington = 1
Upper North = 7 🔥

*North West*
Brits = 2
Delarayvilke = 2
Hartebeespoort = 1
Klerksdorp = 9 🔥
Mareetsane = 3
Mooinooi = 1
Migdok = 1
Potch = 4 🔥
Rustenburg Syferbult = 3
Schweizer = 1
Leeudoring = 1
Ventersdorp = 4 🔥
Vryburg = 2

*WESTERN CAPE*
George = 1
Stillbaai = 1

*TANZANIA*
Kilimanjaro = 4 🔥

*Viral*

*Gauteng*
Midrand = 1
Vanderbijlpark = 4

*KZN*
Newcastle = 1
Summerveld = 1

*Mpumalanga*
Machadorp = 1
Nelspruit = 2

*Northen Cape*
Augrabies = 2
Kakamas = 1
Upington = 1

*North West*
Rustenburg = 1

*WNV*

*Gauteng*
Brakpan = 1

*Mpumalanga*
Carolina = 1
White River = 1

*EEV*

*KwaZulu-Natal*
Newcastle = 1

*Gauteng*
Bapsfontein = 2
Bashewa PTA = 1
Centurion = 2
Hekpoort = 1
Meyerton = 1
Springs = 1
Walkerville = 1

*Limpopo*
Tabazimbi = 1

*Mpumalanga*
East side mpumalanga = 1

*Northern Cape*
Douglas = 1
Kakamas = 2
Kimberly = 1
Augrabies = 5

*AHS + EEV MIX*

*Gauteng*
Meyerton = 1

*Mpumalanga*
Machadodorp = 1

*NORTH CAPE*
Augrabies = 9 🔥

*North West*
Klerksdorp = 2

*AHS + WNV*

*KZN*
Howick = 1

22/03/2025

Know your vitals

22/03/2025

Types of viruses

22/03/2025

Please remember we can not give a dosage on the meds for treatment unless we know the symptoms and severity of wat u are dealing with.. Each horse presents differently, they are different sizes and ages.. And this all plays a role in how we treat
The products on the list are recommended products. But its not to say u will need each and every product wen ur horse gets sick.
Know wat to give with different viruses... Ie disprins u can not give if u have possible eev or wnv , as this will thin the blood. And with knowledge eev is already thin blood where ahs combination is thick blood....
Please do not advise a treatment plan to someone if u do not know wat to use wen... This could become fatal....
Also do not please do not throw the kitchen sink at ur horse wen it is sick😭
Always have a reliable trustworthy vet on standby who will work with u and ur concerns
Strongs to everyone fighting this dreaded battle ❤❤❤❤

20/03/2025

Attention Horse Clients, Owners & Handlers

You are all concerned about the recent confirmation of African Horse Sickness (AHS) that led to a foal’s death in Blanco, George. The affected case involves a 6-month-old foal with an unknown vaccination history that arrived from the Johannesburg area and tragically succumbed to African Horse Sickness.
The Control of AHS is very important, especially in the controlled areas of the Western Cape, and generally consists of:

1. Movement Restrictions: All equine movements within and out of the infected property are halted immediately. This includes a prohibition on moving horses directly into the Western Cape's AHS Control Zones from the infected zone. Instead, horses must undergo a stop-over quarantine of at least 14 days (often 40 days) at an approved facility outside the control area under the supervision of a local State Veterinarian. After this period, they are tested to confirm they are free of AHS before being allowed entry into the control zones.

2. Vaccinations: To ensure that horses receive optimal protection against AHS.

3. Surveillance and Monitoring: Enhanced surveillance is conducted within the infected zone and adjacent areas to detect any new cases promptly. This involves regular inspections and monitoring by State and private veterinarians to ensure early detection and control of the disease.

Our key recommendations to our clients at this point in time:
A 40-day surveillance period is now in effect within a 30km radius of the confirmed case, until further notice. Movement in the AHS infected part of the country (in other words outside of the controlled area) is however NOT restricted - in other words there is no restriction for horses moving from Joburg or PE or KZN into George at any time of the year. That is not controlled under law, although we recommend responsible movements only when necessary for at least 2 weeks to help contain the disease until further investigation/s.

A: Movement & Disease Monitoring
Please only move horses when neccessary to prevent any possible further spread of AHS. Monitor your horses daily for any signs of illness such as fever, respiratory distress, or unusual behavior. If you observe any concerning symptoms, contact our veterinary team immediately for prompt assessment and care.

B: Vector Control
● Insect Management: Implement immediate insect control measures around your stables and paddocks. We can advise on the use of approved insecticides and help identify and manage potential insect breeding sites.

C: Enhanced Biosecurity Measures
Isolate new or returning horses until their health status is confirmed to minimize any risk of disease introduction. We can assist you in implementing robust biosecurity protocols tailored to your property.

D: Vaccinations & Preventive Care
● Vaccination Review: Verify your horse’s vaccination status and discuss any necessary updates or booster requirements with our vets. We provide vaccination services to ensure your horses receive optimal protection against AHS and other diseases.

Your proactive participation is critical in managing this situation and protecting our equine community. We commit to offer support, answer your questions, and provide the veterinary services you need during this surveillance period and beyond.

For further personalized advice or information, to schedule a consultation, or to receive any of the services mentioned, please contact us at 044 874 4259 or visit the George Animal Hospital.

Stay safe and vigilant.

— George Animal Hospital

17/03/2025

17/03/2025

Once again this has been a really bad season and so many people have suffered losses.
Please boost your horses immune and contact us if you need any help.
Mary Stanford

ALERT
suspected ahs fatality
Botshabelo rural township freestate
This is now the 4th fatality😭😭😭😭

04/03/2025

02/03/2025

Thank you everyone for the contribution to our 4th edition of the Kalahari Heart Newsletter.
May The month of March be Magical 🌟

01/03/2025

Good morning everyone, we apologise for the newsletter being late. We had some difficulties this month.
We should have it out by Monday.
Have a blessed weekend.
Much love

10/02/2025

Please do not consider this a political post, it is not. I am posting it to bring attention to the numbers.
The fall out from this on animal welfare organisations will be huge. How will we cope?
Let us not even take into account those who can afford to take their pets, they will be a drop in the overflowing bucket.
Most households have more than 2 dogs.
Farms generally have larger dogs and little ones .
Cats, little pets, rabbits, birds, goldfish , the list goes on.

Then we have horses, donkeys, goats etc, markets will be flooded with livestock and prices will drop.
Vets are going to be overwhelmed with calls to pts, i cannot imagine the mental burden this will put on them and staff.

People might be thinking lets ship out, this is such a great idea, but mass migration always leaves devastation in its wake.

I pray for a good outcome to this and send my love and prayers to all animal welfare orgs ❤️

10/02/2025