Foot-and-Mouth
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Algeria suspends live cattle imports amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
The indefinite suspension could affect livestock supplies for slaughter as the country faces rising beef demand and pressure on red meat prices.
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Uganda launches nationwide FMD vaccination drive targeting 45.5M livestock
This is the first nationwide foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign in Uganda.
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Zimbabwe, Botswana vaccinate 72,000 cattle against FMD as South Africa battles outbreak control challenges
The five-day vaccination campaign targeted high-risk livestock areas along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border.
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South Africa secures Argentina partnership to strengthen FMD response
The minister stressed that the impact of FMD extends beyond animal health, affecting livestock productivity, market access and feed demand across the value chain.
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Wageningen Bioveterinary Research reports ongoing FMD risks 25 years on
Studies show that most infections occur within a limited radius, but indirect routes also contribute significantly to virus spread.
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South Africa scales up mass vaccination as 1.5M Turkish FMD doses land
By early March 2026, the outbreak had spread across all provinces, affecting nearly 300,000 cattle and over 120,000 culled.
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Zambia shuts border to South African livestock as foot‑and‑mouth crisis deepens
Zambian authorities say this precautionary measure will be reviewed based on how the outbreak in South Africa evolves.
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SA farmers fear new FMD wave as vaccine gaps and illegal imports raise alarm
Farmers in Eastern Cape say FMD keeps spreading fast, while authorities warn that poor vaccine control could worsen the crisis.
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