animal health

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa's livestock sector as farmers criticize authorities for delayed vaccination efforts, raising concerns about export markets and rural livelihoods.

The Western Cape Government has initiated an urgent livestock vaccination campaign to contain escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks threatening the province's R13.5 billion livestock industry and thousands of agricultural jobs.

The Western Cape Government has initiated a major vaccination drive to combat escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks, protecting thousands of jobs and a livestock sector valued at R13.5 billion.