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Last updated: 2026/02/11, 19:49:48
FMD test at Mossel Bay is positive
The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case investigated on a dairy farm near Mossel Bay tested positive for the virus, says Dr Chanel Lombard, a state veterinarian for the Western Cape. By […]
FMD | First vaccine administered in Humansdorp this week
The first approximately 2 600 doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)vaccine from the Agricultural Research Councilwill be administered to animals in the communal areas around Humansdorp as planned from Wednesday.
FMD | No cloven-hoofed animals at Nampo
No cloven-hoofed animals will be permitted at the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville in May. And a new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in the Western Cape, near Wellington.
MEC Elzabe Rockman details Free State’s FMD containment plan
At an engagement session hosted by the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at the Harry Gwala Multi-Purpose Hall in Sasolburg on 5 February, MEC Elzabe Rockman outlined the province’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) response plan to Farmer's Weekly's Gary Wium.
FMD in SA: no cloven-hoofed animals at Nampo 2026
Organisers of South Africa’s largest agricultural exhibition have confirmed that no cloven-hoofed animals will be exhibited at the 2026 Nampo Harvest Day, scheduled for 12 to 15 May at Nampo Park in Bothaville in the Free State.
Foot-and-mouth disease explained
As foot-and-mouth disease continues to wreak havoc in South Africa, with misinformation circulating and anxiety growing among farmers, Farmer’s Weekly approached Dr Dave Midgley, CEO of the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa, to answer the questions farmers on the ground are asking.
Western Cape ramps up efforts to combat foot-and-mouth disease
The Western Cape is on high alert following suspected and confirmed outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in three informal settlements and on one commercial dairy farm.
FMD vaccine rollout criticised as industry questions years of inaction
Government has hailed the Agricultural Research Council’s release of South Africa’s first locally produced foot-and-mouth disease vaccine on 6 February as a milestone, but industry experts say it is overdue and overlooks earlier opportunities to curb the escalating outbreak.
FMD confirmed in Humansdorp amid worsening drought
A case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in the Humansdorp area. The outbreak comes as farmers battle one of the worst droughts the region has seen in decades.
ARC to produce 20 000 FMD vaccines a week by March, says Steenhuisen
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen visited the Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR) campus for the handover of the first locally produced foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease vaccines in more than 20 years on Friday, 6 February.
Minister Steenhuizen hails breakthrough as South Africa resumes local FMD
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen today visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR), where the President and CEO of the ARC, Dr Magingxa, handed over the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines in over 20 years. This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a […]
FMD Industry Coordination Council (ICC) Progress Update
The situation on the ground continues to escalate. This update sets out the latest confirmed developments and the actions planned for the coming week. The ICC attended the media briefing at the ARC–Onderstepoort Veterinary Research facility today where the finalisation of the first batch of locally produced FMD vaccines was presented. This is an important […]
The ARC (South Africa) Marks a Milestone with the Release of Its First Locally
South Africa has reached a historic milestone in animal health with the release of the first batch of a locally produced Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine. This achievement represents a major step forward in strengthening the country’s capacity to protect its livestock industry, safeguard food security, and reduce dependence on imported vaccines.
Minister Steenhuizen to witness the finalisation of 12000 doses of FMD
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, will visit the Agricultural Research Council Onderstepoort Veterinary Research to witness the finalisation of the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines. The visit follows the completion and registration of the vaccine by ARC scientists and technical experts, developed using local infrastructure and expertise. The vaccine […]
Minister Steenhuizen urges unity as legal challenges threaten to derail Foot and Mouth disease vaccination rollout
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, and the Department of Agriculture note with concern the legal letter received from Saai, Sakeliga and Free State Agriculture demanding owners of livestock to be allowed to privately administer vaccines and which is also threatening legal action. The department has further observed various social media, WhatsApp and SMS campaigns […]
AFASA Participates in Parliamentary Meeting on Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response
Wednesday (14 January 2026), AFASA participated in a Parliamentary engagement focused on South Africa’s response to the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and the national strategy to contain and eradicate the disease. AFASA was represented by Mr Ranthekeleng Dlangamandla, Chairperson of AFASA in the Western Cape, and Ms Tshidi Masebe, Deputy Chairperson of AFASA in […]
AgriSA welcomes strengthened national response to foot-and-mouth disease and reaffirms confidence in agriculture’s long-term resilience
AgriSA notes the announcement made today by the minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, outlining the strengthened national foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) strategy and acknowledges the considerable efforts underway within the Department of Agriculture to stabilise the current situation. The updated strategy reflects a more coordinated, risk-based, and science-led approach to vaccination, surveillance, movement control, and zoning,... The post AgriSA welcomes strengthened national response to fo
Foot and Mouth Disease | KZN | INFO | JANUARY 2026
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MEDIA BRIEFING | National Department of Agriculture | FMD | 14 January 2026
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Waging war against Foot and mouth disease a top priority for Minister Steenhuisen and department
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, today expressed confidence in the national strategy to combat Foot and mouth disease (FMD), highlighting that the department and the Ministerial Advisory Task Team are hard at work implementing a decisive, fact-driven blueprint for recovery. “South Africa now has a realistic and technically sound roadmap to realise its goal […]