South Africa Pig Industry sees progress in fight against FMD
South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.
South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.
Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.
South Africa's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.
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Since the last report, three new outbreaks in wild boars have been reported with a total of 21 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Sant Just Desvern for the first time.
Since the last report on February 17, three new outbreaks have been detected with a total of 33 cases, bringing the number of positive wild boars to 195.
South Africa receives 1.5m FMD vaccine doses, boosting outbreak response as more shipments are expected soon.
The three-year partnership will promote science-based solutions for safe, sustainable, and resilient food systems.
South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.