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Zambia halts Livestock Imports from South Africa over FMD outbreak
Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.

South Africa set to receive major FMD Vaccine shipment
South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.

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FMD abattoir shortage hits South Africa Pork supply
South Africa’s pork supply tightens as foot-and-mouth and African swine fever outbreaks disrupt farms, abattoirs, and the value chain through 2026.

FMD and Africa swine fever tighten South Africa Pork supply in 2026
Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.

South Africa rolls out first local foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years
South Africa unveils first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years to tackle major outbreak and boost national vaccine production.


African Swine Fever

On-farm vaccine management (IV): Vaccine failures
In this last article in the series we discuss the main causes of “vaccine failure”, i.e. when we aren't sure that vaccines are working or they are only partially working.

Scrutiny grows over KwaZulu-Natal’s FMD vaccination strategy
South Africa faces scrutiny over foot-and-mouth disease response, vaccine effectiveness, rollout gaps, and calls for stronger biosecurity and engagement.

Foot and mouth disease threat puts Namibia’s meat Industry on alert
Namibia’s N$8bn meat industry is on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease spreads in South Africa, threatening exports, jobs and livestock trade.


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What do you think about... influenza?
What can we do to protect ourselves from influenza? And to protect pigs?
Influenza is a significant respiratory disease that affects not only pigs but also human health. The actions of personnel who have access to pigs directly influence the disease's impact. In this short survey, we want to know if you take steps to reduce the risk of spreading influenza.

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South Africa on high alert over rising Livestock disease risks
South Africa is on high alert as summer heat and rains raise livestock disease risks, prompting surveillance to protect farms and food security.

South Africa expands rural animal healthcare programme
South Africa expands rural animal healthcare by training veterinary paraprofessionals to run enterprises that boost livestock health and livelihoods.

Improving ASF biosecurity
Given the current situation, any help in combating African swine fever is welcome.

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