Pig health

Western Cape strengthens FMD response with expanded vaccination and tighter livestock movement controls to contain the outbreak.

South Africa and Germany partner to strengthen FMD control, boost livestock biosecurity, and enhance trade in animal products.

South Africa government deploys emergency funds and mass vaccination to fight foot-and-mouth disease.

South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

South Africa battles a nationwide foot-and-mouth outbreak, with vaccination efforts underway amid economic losses, export bans, and rising meat prices.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

South Africa's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.

The Federal Government of Nigeria backs Lagos State to contain African swine fever outbreak through surveillance, farm inspections and improved biosecurity.

Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.

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

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

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