Agriculture Minister Says Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Has Cost the Industry Hundreds of Millions

Agriculture minister says foot and mouth disease outbreak has cost the industry hundreds of millions

The outbreak has affected several provinces with many cases recorded in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal and cases confirmed in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.

South Africa launches vaccination drive to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, blisters and other symptoms.

South Africa launches FMD vaccination drive as 4 provinces confirm outbreaks

South Africa launches FMD vaccination drive as 4 provinces confirm outbreaks

FMD battle intensifies with free vaccine rollout

The fight against foot-and-mouth disease just got serious. SA is distributing its first emergency vaccines, with KZN as priority, and other hot spots following. But experts warn: this virus is complex and needs more than vaccines. Farmers, vets, and abattoirs must unite for real impact. FMD battle intensifies with free vaccine rollout appeared first on Food For Mzansi

SOUTH AFRICA-HEIDELBERG-KARAN BEEF-FMD VACCINATION

(250624) -- HEIDELBERG, June 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2025 shows cows at the Karan Beef feedlot in Heidelberg, South Africa. South Africa has officially launched its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination drive, as outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in four provinces of the country, said a senior government official on Monday. TO GO WITH "South Africa launches FMD