- Foot-and-mouth disease threat originating from South Africa is causing livestock issues, leading to herds being sold to neighboring Botswana and Angola.
- The ongoing FMD outbreak is forcing the South African livestock industry to consider a major regulatory overhaul to manage the disease.
- The red meat sector in South Africa is currently dealing with major outbreaks of Foot-Bitten Mouth Disease (FMD).
FMD epidemic grips South African cattle farms, with international cooperation underway involving vaccine production in Argentina and Turkey, and analysis at Pirbright Institute.
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FMD epidemic grips South African cattle farms, with international cooperation underway involving vaccine production in Argentina and Turkey, and analysis at Pirbright Institute.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.South Africa procures vaccines amid FMD epidemic, leveraging cooperation with Turkey and Argentina.1 source
International cooperation accelerates response to SA FMD outbreak.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Argentina
country in South America
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Turkey
country in West Asia and Southeast Europe