- 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).
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Updated Sep 8
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The red meat sector in South Africa is currently dealing with major outbreaks of Foot-Bitten Mouth Disease (FMD).
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FMD epidemic grips South African cattle farms, with international cooperation underway involving vaccine production in Argentina and Turkey, and analysis at Pirbright Institute.Sub-event
- Disease detected in cattle near major urban center.Sub-event
- Disease risk is driving biosecurity protocols in Namibia, which is utilizing South African facilities for accreditation.Sub-event
FMD outbreaks are underway in the red meat sector, leading to negotiations on VHC for exports.1 source
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Egypt
country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia
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