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Zambia shuts border to South African livestock as foot‑and‑mouth crisis deepens
Zambian authorities say this precautionary measure will be reviewed based on how the outbreak in South Africa evolves.
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South Africa restarts foot-and-mouth vaccine production after two decades
While the resumption of local vaccine manufacturing marks a turning point, South Africa’s production capacity will initially remain limited.
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Steenhuisen leads cattle vaccination drive as South Africa battles Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The government is betting that swift action, long-term investment in vaccine production and stricter biosecurity will help contain FMD and restore stability to one of South Africa’s most valuable agricultural sectors.
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South Africa battles foot-and-mouth surge as vaccine shortages fuel farmers’ fears
While the situation right now is dire, South Africa hopes to ultimately achieve an FMD-free status without vaccination.
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South Africa to launch local foot-and-mouth disease vaccine facility by 2026
Foot-and-mouth disease is a serious transboundary animal disease that deeply affects the production of livestock and disrupts regional and international trade in animals and animal products.
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South Africa steps up fight against foot and mouth disease
South Africa, which has zones free of FMD without vaccination, faces growing calls from producers to declare a “state of disaster” to mitigate the economic fallout.
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa’s cattle industry
In response, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has ordered over 900,000 doses of FMD vaccines, with the first batch expected to arrive next week.
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China halts South African meat imports amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The suspension is particularly significant given that China is South Africa’s top destination for beef exports by volume.
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Norbrook Kenya exports veterinary medicines to MENA in first Africa-to-global shipment milestone
This milestone reflects a broader shift toward regional manufacturing of animal health products across Africa and the Middle East.
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South Africa scales up mass vaccination as 1.5M Turkish FMD doses land
By early March 2026, the outbreak had spread across all provinces, affecting nearly 300,000 cattle and over 120,000 culled.
