FMD

Some farmers still do not have access to FMD vaccines: The Department of Agriculture needs to act and allow private veterinarians access to FMD vaccines

As Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) continues to spread across South Africa, causing significant economic losses and suffering among livestock, there is an urgent need for Minister John Stee...

9 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

FMD Response SA calls for urgent clarity on vaccination targets

FMD Response SA calls for urgent clarity on South Africa’s Foot-and-mouth disease vaccination targets as the current stated rollout approach will fail to stop the disease un...

20 May 2026 · 3 min read

FMD infection of vaccinated cows shows the need for an accelerated vaccination window using the private sector

Some cattle in two dairy herds in KwaZulu-Natal have been infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), after being vaccinated against the virus in March this year. FMD Response SA spok...

13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Namibia ramps up FMB biosecurity

Namibia has moved decisively to strengthen its biosecurity measures following a series of animal disease outbreaks in the region and beyond, underscoring the growing vulnerability of its...

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Agriculture defies the odds after posting a massive 17.4%y/y GDP rebound in 2025

South Africa’s agriculture sector shined in 2025 with a strong GDP rebound of 17.4% year-on-year (y/y) after growing negatively for two consecutive years at 4.6% and 8.7% y/y in 2023 a...

11 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Biogénesis Bagó presents its FMD vaccine Bioaftogen® in South Africa

Biogénesis Bagó officially presented Bioaftogen®, its high-potency vaccine designed to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease prevention and contribute to the development of sustainable li...

6 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Minister Steenhuisen Government is footing the bill for FMD vaccination

As Foot and mouth disease remains a serious threat to the agricultural economy, the minister also called on stakeholders to exercise caution regarding misinformation circulating on socia...

5 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Foot and mouth disease control – Amendment of requirements

As you may be aware, the requirements for the control and management of FMD are in the process of being updated to accommodate the current status of the disease in the country as well as...

26 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

War on FMD: Minister Steenhuisen kickstarts mass vaccination drive with one million doses FMD vaccine

The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, will officially kickstart the nationwide mass vaccination rollout against Foot and mouth disease (FMD) this Friday in KwaZuluNatal. T...

25 Feb 2026 · < 1 min read

Pork prices set to rise as disease outbreaks constrain supply

Eskort explains market dynamics behind recent and expected price increases South African consumers and retailers can expect further increases in pork prices in the coming months as the ...

12 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
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