South Africa: Steenhuisen Moves to Allow Introduction of Avian Influenza Vaccinations

South Africa: Steenhuisen Moves to Allow Introduction of Avian Influenza Vaccinations

[SAnews.gov.za] Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has stepped in to amend the Animal Diseases Regulations (R.2026 of 1986) to allow the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccinations against the disease in the country.

SA approves bird flu vaccine breakthrough

SA approves bird flu vaccine breakthrough Zandile.Khumalo Wed, 06/03/2026 - 20:28 JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s poultry industry has received a major boost after authorities approved a vaccine against highly pathogenic avian influenza, paving the way for wider protection of commercial flocks. The move is expected to reduce reliance on the traditional “stamping out” method, where infected birds are culled to contain outbreaks.READ |Bird flu…