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Foot-and-Mouth
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Wageningen Bioveterinary Research reports ongoing FMD risks 25 years on
Studies show that most infections occur within a limited radius, but indirect routes also contribute significantly to virus spread.
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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.
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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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SA farmers fear new FMD wave as vaccine gaps and illegal imports raise alarm
Farmers in Eastern Cape say FMD keeps spreading fast, while authorities warn that poor vaccine control could worsen the crisis.
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