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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: 2026/06/22, 06:01:43
Millions more FMD vaccines arrive as SA steps up cattle protection - Cape Town ETC
Millions more FMD vaccines arrive as SA steps up cattle protection Cape Town ETC
SA receives new FMD vaccine batch as jabs top 5.4 million - novanews.co.za
SA receives new FMD vaccine batch as jabs top 5.4 million novanews.co.za
FMD concerns disrupt voter registration at Free State farm stations - Farmer's Weekly SA
FMD concerns disrupt voter registration at Free State farm stations Farmer's Weekly SA
FMD concerns disrupt voter registration at Free State farm stations
Biosecurity concerns linked to South Africa's ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak resulted in the closure of 15 farm-based voter registration stations in the Free State over the weekend, highlighting the disease's growing impact beyond agriculture.
FMD: South Africa’s beef industry pays price for poor traceability - Food For Mzansi
FMD: South Africa’s beef industry pays price for poor traceability Food For Mzansi
KZN completes FMD vaccinations in eThekwini as campaign surpasses 1.1 million animals
KwaZulu-Natal's foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign has surpassed 1.1 million animals after successfully completing vaccinations in the eThekwini Municipality – the sixth district to conclude the drive. A total of 21 209 animals were vaccinated across 89 dip tanks, with veterinary teams also ear-tagging 20 428 animals to strengthen traceability. Attention now shifts to the uThukela District, where vaccinations are scheduled from 19 June to 11 July 2026, covering a cattle population excee
How to win the fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease - thestar.co.za
How to win the fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease thestar.co.za
Fuel costs, foot-and-mouth disease weigh on SA agribusiness confidence - Business Day
Fuel costs, foot-and-mouth disease weigh on SA agribusiness confidence Business Day
Farmers give John Steenhuisen a ‘two out of 10’ over foot-and-mouth disease response - EWN
Farmers give John Steenhuisen a ‘two out of 10’ over foot-and-mouth disease response EWN
Gauteng budget earmarks R64 million for FMD fight
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has allocated R63,9 million towards strengthening the province's response to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as part of a R742,5 million budget aimed at improving food security, supporting farmer development, and stimulating economic growth through agriculture.
Urgent Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive gains support from agriculture sector - thestar.co.za
Urgent Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive gains support from agriculture sector thestar.co.za
Major vaccination drive to protect 14 million cattle from Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa - thestar.co.za
Major vaccination drive to protect 14 million cattle from Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa thestar.co.za
Steenhuisen Ousted as Agriculture Minister as FF Plus Hails Shift in South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response - newsnote
Steenhuisen Ousted as Agriculture Minister as FF Plus Hails Shift in South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response newsnote
Farmers give John Steenhuisen a ‘two out of 10’ over foot-and-mouth disease response - EWN
Farmers give John Steenhuisen a ‘two out of 10’ over foot-and-mouth disease response EWN
WATCH | Young inventor’s livestock dipping innovation earns Nampo recognition
A young inventor has earned recognition at Nampo Harvest Day 2026 with an automated dip spray system that uses recycled electric gate sensors to detect livestock entering a crush and automatically activate a pump to spray them with dipping solution. Jedri Janse van Rensburg's innovation, which secured third place in the modified machinery category of the Farmer Plans Competition, reduces labour requirements while ensuring consistent application of animal health treatments. The system is highly v
North West extension services receive a boost with new fleet of vehicles
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has bolstered its capacity to serve farmers and combat foot-and-mouth disease in the province with the handover of 40 new government vehicles for veterinary and extension services.
Steenhuisen's replacement Aucamp mandated to resolve legal challenges on foot-and-mouth disease - EWN
Steenhuisen's replacement Aucamp mandated to resolve legal challenges on foot-and-mouth disease EWN
Steenhuisen's replacement Aucamp mandated to resolve legal challenges on foot-and-mouth disease - EWN
Steenhuisen's replacement Aucamp mandated to resolve legal challenges on foot-and-mouth disease EWN
North West vaccinates more than 772 000 animals in fight against FMD
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has vaccinated more than 772 352 animals across the province as part of an intensified campaign against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). With 2 475 locations affected, vaccination teams, animal health technicians and veterinary officials remain active throughout North West. Farmers have been urged to cooperate with vaccination teams, follow biosecurity protocols and report any suspected FMD signs immediately to the nearest veterinarian
Steenhuisen out: DA reshuffles agriculture minister position as FMD crisis continues
John Steenhuisen has been removed as Minister of Agriculture as part of a Democratic Alliance reshuffle of its Government of National Unity representatives. Willie Aucamp will replace him, with an immediate mandate to resolve ongoing FMD-related legal proceedings and restore confidence in South Africa's animal health system. The announcement was made by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis on 17 June. Steenhuisen, credited with expanding export market access and leading the government's FMD vaccination