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WOAH / FAO EMPRES-i
Official member country outbreak reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health, mirrored via the FAO EMPRES-i Global Animal Disease Information System.
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Risk Management Information System — South African organised agriculture platform providing FMD updates and movement control notices.
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National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development — monthly FMD technical reports with province-level outbreak summaries.
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Staff-entered incidents and public-reported suspected outbreaks submitted through the FMD Movement portal.
Latest Updates
News & Announcements
Last updated: 2026/08/23, 06:01:28
Record average for Huntersvlei Sussex stud bulls
Huntersvlei Sussex’s 2026 production auction near Viljoenskroon delivered a record-breaking result, with stud bulls averaging R95 000 – the highest average price in the 81-year-old herd’s history. The achievement comes after a challenging year for the livestock industry, marked by the rapid spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and highlights strong confidence in the Sussex breed and Huntersvlei’s long-standing genetics.
South Africa says foot-and-mouth disease under control as Namibia strengthens safeguards - Informanté
South Africa says foot-and-mouth disease under control as Namibia strengthens safeguards Informanté
Government launches self-vaccination portal to strengthen fight against Foot and Mouth Disease - Cape Times
Government launches self-vaccination portal to strengthen fight against Foot and Mouth Disease Cape Times
KZN FMD vaccination drive reaches 1.7 million cattle
KwaZulu-Natal has vaccinated 1.7 million cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as the province pushes ahead with efforts to contain the disease across its livestock sector.
Study validates 100% protection of Argentina’s vaccine against SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease - Farmer's Weekly SA
Study validates 100% protection of Argentina’s vaccine against SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease Farmer's Weekly SA
Study validates 100% protection of Argentina’s vaccine against SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease
An independent Wageningen Bioveterinary Research study confirms Biogénesis Bagó’s BIOAFTOGEN® SAT1 vaccine provides up to 100% protection against the expanding SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease strain, offering vital defence for global livestock.
New Foot and Mouth Disease regulations bring hope to South African beef industry - thestar.co.za
New Foot and Mouth Disease regulations bring hope to South African beef industry thestar.co.za
FMD vaccination drive surpasses 1.3 million mark in North West - newsnote
FMD vaccination drive surpasses 1.3 million mark in North West newsnote
Government launches self-vaccination portal to strengthen fight against Foot and Mouth Disease - thestar.co.za
Government launches self-vaccination portal to strengthen fight against Foot and Mouth Disease thestar.co.za
Moratorium brings end to automatic culling of FMD-positive buffalo
South Africa’s disease-free buffalo that test positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) antibodies will no longer face automatic destruction, following an intervention by Wildlife Ranching South Africa.
Moratorium brings end to automatic culling of FMD-positive buffalo - Farmer's Weekly SA
Moratorium brings end to automatic culling of FMD-positive buffalo Farmer's Weekly SA
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: South Africa's quiet business crisis - Mail & Guardian
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: South Africa's quiet business crisis Mail & Guardian
Foot and mouth disease is under control: SA Minister - Channel Africa
Foot and mouth disease is under control: SA Minister Channel Africa
Farmers welcome progress on private FMD vaccine rollout - The Citizen
Farmers welcome progress on private FMD vaccine rollout The Citizen
‘Organised agriculture is key to navigating change’ – Agri Western Cape
Strong producer organisations, effective public-private partnerships, and functioning infrastructure will be critical if South African agriculture is to withstand mounting economic, climatic, and biosecurity risks.
High cost of Boer goat exports to SA puts pressure on Namibian farmers
Exporting live Boer goats to South Africa costs Namibian farmers about R485 per animal – roughly 30% of the average auction price. With 98% of Namibian goat exports destined for the South African traditional market and more than 1.4 million goats exported over the past decade, the Namibian Agricultural Union is asking whether existing compliance costs can be reduced without compromising the animal health standards that keep those markets open.
South Africa steps up FMD fight as outbreaks remain widespread - Informanté
South Africa steps up FMD fight as outbreaks remain widespread Informanté
Agriculture’s road to 2050 depends on exports, resilience, partnerships
South African agriculture continues to outperform the wider economy, but the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s Baseline 2026 Agricultural Outlook says export-led growth, stronger infrastructure, technological advancement, improved animal health, and effective transformation are needed to strengthen food security and economic value.
‘We need to change where we are falling behind’ – Aucamp
Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has identified foot-and-mouth disease, administrative delays, outdated systems, rural safety, and market access as some of the major challenges facing South African agriculture. In a recent discussion with Farmer’s Weekly, he outlined his proposed changes and acknowledged shortcomings within government itself.
From animal health to finance: What emerging farmers need to know to go commercial
Emerging livestock farmers need more than land and animals to build commercial businesses – they need biosecurity, finance, traceability and markets. At the Sernick Emerging Farmer's Day in the Free State, experts delivered a roadmap covering foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) management beyond vaccination, the difference between vaccination and immunisation, how traceability protects export access, and why funding must be tied to commercial viability. The message from government, industry and finance