SA Exceeds Oral and Oral Vaccine Target Ahead of Schedule: Agriculture Minister
More than 90% of South Africa's national cattle herd has been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), exceeding the governments target of 80% before the December 2026 deadline, Agriculture Minister Willie O'Kamp said.
More than 22 million vaccine doses have been distributed throughout the country, with the country vaccinating almost 11 million cattle and the private sector around 4 million, he noted.
The minister expressed gratitude to veterinarians and farmers for their unwavering support in the fight against FMD.
South Africa has been fighting FMD outbreaks since 2021. KwaZulu-Natal is the hardest hit province in the country.
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