Mar 23 • 05:18 UTC 🌍 Africa AllAfrica

South Africa: North West Intensifies FMD Vaccination Drive Across Districts

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying its Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination campaign to combat an outbreak that has affected livestock in the province.

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched an enhanced campaign to vaccinate livestock against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in response to a significant outbreak in the province. The department emphasized its dedication to collaborating with farmers to reduce the spread of this livestock disease, which poses a serious threat to the agricultural economy particularly in rural areas dependent on livestock farming. With over 111,297 animals vaccinated so far, the provincial government is working diligently to ensure the safety and health of the region's livestock.

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