South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens ...

The alarm goes off at 4:47 a.m in Pieter Loubser's farmhouse in Worcester, South Africa. In the dairy barns, his cattle are already stirring --their internal rhythms demand a consistent milking ...

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces the removal of restrictions on milk from vaccinated farms, addressing concerns from Clover SA regarding the classification of dairy products amid ...

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces the start of a mass vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in South Africa, detailing the distribution of vaccines and the ...

By Chris McCullough IT was a morning South African dairy farmers Carol and Craig Houston were dreading, as staff told them 50 cows were showing signs of the dreaded Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

The outbreak threatens mass shortages of meat, job losses and millions of dollars in lost revenue as countries including China and Zambia ban South African meat exports ...

Cattle at a dairy farm near Hartenbos on the Garden Route have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease. The property is under quarantine, and provisional quarantine notices have been issued to ...

Press Release - The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources attended a workshop with all nine provincial legislatures over the weekend on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

This widespread outbreak has led to severe repercussions, particularly for exports, with estimated losses amounting to R1 billion since January 2024.

From milk meters to AfiCollar, Autaki Trust Farm in Waikato has embraced Afimilk technology for 20 years, boosting precision ...

This article explores the implications for consumers, including rising food prices and alternative protein sources.