Foot-and-mouth disease
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Western Cape boosts FMD fight with 50 000 new vaccine doses
The Western Cape has received 50 000 additional foot-and-mouth disease vaccine doses, strengthening efforts to contain the outbreak.
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Agricultural group warns of consumer backlash over livestock mRNA vaccines
The Southern Africa Agri Initiative objects to a joint declaration made by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Germany’s Alois Rainer.
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Free State vet graduates from Russia in ongoing battle to work in SA
After four years back in the Free State, veterinary graduates that was sponsored by the province to study in Russia, still can not work at home.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive on track in Kouga as containment measures continue
FMD vaccination campaign in Kouga progresses well with 1,212 animals vaccinated in Kruisfontein and 360 in KwaNomzamo to date.
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Agriculture minister faces legal challenge over foot-and-mouth vaccination ban
Minister John Steenhuisen is facing legal action from business and agriculture organisations over his refusal to allow private, on-farm vaccinations for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
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Bek-en-klouseer: Groot beraad in Kaapstad, maar regering se afwesigheid wek kommer
Die wêreld en die subkontinent se mees gerespekteerde BKS-kenners was onder een dak om idees, kundigheid en wetenskap uit te ruil, maar die Departement van Landbou was nie daar nie.…
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One million FMD vaccines arrive in SA amid national outbreak
South Africa received one million FMD vaccines to combat an outbreak, aiming to vaccinate 14 million cattle and secure FMD-free status.
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Western Cape traffic operations target FMD spread and road safety
Western Cape traffic conducted 247 operations targeting FMD spread and road safety, issuing 7 646 fines and making 66 arrests between 9-15 February.
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Relief reaches Kouga farmers after devastating fires with fodder donation from Gift of the Givers
Kouga farmers receive much-needed fodder relief from Gift of the Givers on 17 February to combat damaged grazing and FMD crisis.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease | All livestock in Kruisfontein vaccinated
All livestock in the Kruisfontein area in Humansdorp have been successfully vaccinated to control Foot-and-Mouth Disease spread.
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