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Good rain could trigger animal disease outbreaks

Widespread rain over most of South Africa is significantly increasing the risk of insect- and tick-borne disease outbreaks.

Dr Faffa Malan, manager of the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa, said that this

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