Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets
An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntungamo District, Uganda, has led to the closure of livestock markets and heightened tensions between veterinary authorities and local farmers.
Cyprus faces a health emergency: 13,000 animals slaughtered to stop foot-and-mouth disease
Cyprus has begun the slaughter of 13,000 sheep, goats, and cattle to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Larnaca region.
South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Signals a Turning Point for SA Agriculture
The arrival of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines in South Africa is seen as a crucial development for the country's agricultural sector, enhancing economic growth and job creation.
Due to a health emergency: an Argentine company delivered one million vaccines to South Africa
An Argentine company, Biogénesis Bagó, has delivered one million vaccines against foot-and-mouth disease to South Africa as part of an agreement to combat the disease affecting livestock in the country.
South Africa: massive importation of vaccines to combat the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic
South Africa's government is importing massive quantities of vaccines to address a foot-and-mouth disease epidemic affecting cattle in the country.
Namibia Warns Illegal FMD Vaccines, Livestock Smuggling Threaten Beef Exports and Disease-Free Status
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture warns against illegal possession of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines and livestock smuggling, emphasizing the potential risk to the country's beef exports and disease-free status.
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek, FMD Reported in Goyang
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek, South Korea, along with an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Goyang.
South Africa to import record vaccines amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
South Africa plans to import 1 million vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease from Argentina to combat an outbreak affecting the country.
South Africa: One Million Vaccine Doses En Route As Foot-and-Mouth Disease Fight Intensifies
South Africa is set to receive one million vaccine doses to combat a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting its livestock sector.
Zambia closes borders to South African livestock amid FMD outbreak
Zambia has shut its borders to South African livestock and related products due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa, which has prompted Pretoria to declare a national disaster.
South Africa: 20,000 Vaccines to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2025
The Western Cape government has procured 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, focusing on vaccination for free-roaming livestock in affected areas.
South Africa starts extensive vaccine campaign against FMD in cattle
South Africa launches a decade-long campaign to vaccinate 20 million cattle in response to a spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock.
South Africa: Government United Behind 2026 SONA Priorities
South African MPs have shown united support for the government's priorities outlined in the 2026 State of the Nation Address, focusing on significant issues such as crime and an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
Foot and Mouth Fever: Revealing Details on How Senasa Stopped a Vaccine from Brazil
A public information request revealed the complex bureaucratic and regulatory landscape around the attempt to approve a new foot-and-mouth vaccine in Argentina.
South Africa produces first local vaccine to combat foot-and-mouth disease
South Africa has produced its first local vaccine to combat a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting cattle herds.
Leader of major South African party to step down
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, has announced he will not seek a third term as party leader to concentrate on other priorities, including combating Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
Fever: Increased alert in Dodecanese and Cyclades after cases in Turkey and occupied Cyprus
Increased biosecurity measures are advised for livestock farmers in the Dodecanese and Cyclades following foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.