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Farmer's WeeklyThe Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has defended expenditure of more than R81 million on its proposed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine manufacturing facility, saying the money was spent on vaccine development, technical planning, and regulatory requirements over a period of more than 15…
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa faces the prospect of living with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) indefinitely unless government urgently improves disease surveillance, and farmers take greater responsibility for reporting infections and vaccinating their herds.
Farmer's WeeklyNampo Alfa staged its most successful livestock programme in a decade despite the continuing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) challenge, according to Albert Loubser, livestock coordinator for Nampo Alfa 2026. Organisers are now planning an Africa Livestock Conference as part of a broader African focus…
Farmer's WeeklyOngoing communication and cooperation between South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana are critical to addressing challenges posed by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the region.
Farmer's WeeklyNamibia has intensified measures to contain its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak near the South African border after the confirmed number of cases increased to 127 across 15 farms, while trade restrictions are placing mounting pressure on the country’s livestock and meat industries.
Farmer's WeeklyNamibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is expected to affect South Africa’s red meat market, with prices likely to rise following the suspension of cloven-hoofed animal exports from that country.
Farmer's WeeklySouth African farmers are under increasing financial pressure as the sector grapples with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), high input costs, tight margins and the risk of El Niño conditions.
Farmer's WeeklyStringent biosecurity measures and widespread vaccination compliance have enabled Nampo Alfa to host one of its largest livestock exhibitions yet despite the ongoing challenge posed by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), according to Albert Loubser, livestock coordinator for Nampo Alfa.
Farmer's WeeklyThe Agricultural Research Council has begun the preparatory work needed to license its foot-and-mouth disease vaccine technology to private manufacturers, but says procurement, regulatory and biosafety requirements must be completed before an implementation timeline can be set.
Farmer's WeeklyThe Free State has reported one new clinically confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case in the Fauresmith state veterinary area, bringing its stated provincial total to 799 cases. Of these, 155 remain active and under quarantine, while 644 have been classified as resolved.
Farmer's WeeklyThe confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Namibia has resulted in the cancellation of the livestock category of the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show. The show is due to take place from 29 September to 3 October 2026.
Farmer's WeeklyFollowing a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Karasburg State Veterinary District of Namibia, situated in the country’s FMD-free zone, the Namibia Agricultural Union has urged the Namibian government to declare a state of emergency.