FMD

Namibia Engagement Highlights Need for Separate Sheep and Cattle Import Protocols Amid FMD Concerns

Recent engagements between South African and Namibian livestock industry bodies have underscored the need for sheep and cattle to be managed under separate import protocols, recognising ...

News & Events

19 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Minister Aucamp announces private sector to assist in local FMD vaccine production

A proposal by the Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, to allow qualifying private companies to make use of the ARC’s intellectual property (IP) regarding Foot and mouth disease (FM...

News & Events

22 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

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...

News & Events

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...

News & Events

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...

Livestock

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...

Livestock News & Events

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...

Business News & Events

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...

News & Events

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...

Livestock News & Events

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...

News & Events

26 Feb 2026 · 3 min read