South Africa has initiated a large-scale vaccination campaign to address a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock nationwide. This outbreak threatens meat supplies, farmer livelihoods, and national revenue, especially with trade bans imposed by key partners such as China and Zambia.
The government’s prompt action aims to:
- Protect farmers’ incomes and jobs
- Stabilize the agricultural sector
- Prevent further spread of the disease in affected regions
- Safeguard South Africa’s position in the global meat market
Authorities, in collaboration with veterinary experts, are implementing rigorous vaccination protocols and closely monitoring livestock health to quickly contain the outbreak. This campaign represents an urgent and critical measure to mitigate the economic and social impacts of the disease and ensure steady meat production in South Africa.
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