Tag: Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot-and-mouth disease – Where exactly are we now?
Dr Chimes will separate fact from fiction and provide an update on what is being done and where South Africa currently stands in terms...
ARC rolls out a proudly South African FMD vaccine
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has successfully manufactured the first 12 900 vials of multistrand foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, and it...
Six FMD cases confirmed in piggeries: Pork industry monitoring situation closely
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The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) has confirmed six cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in commercial piggeries. According to...
A united Limpopo fights back against FMD
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With four confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), South Africa’s northernmost province is no longer FMD free after maintaining a...
Dr Peter Evans to lead industry response against FMD
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A highly respected One Health expert, Dr Peter Evans, has been appointed lead veterinarian of the RMIS Operational Centre (OC),...
My dairy farm is foot-and-mouth disease positive – what now?
What can you expect and what are your options if your dairy is affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD)? Should you vaccinate your...
Is China’s ban on SA red meat senseless?
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South Africa’s industry leaders are still struggling to make sense of China’s blanket ban on the importation of red meat...
