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South African farmers reeling from foot-and-mouth disaster

Africanews · 17 days ago
Africanews
Africanews
17 days ago

Farmers in South Africa facing an eruption of foot-and-mouth disease say a government vaccination effort has come too late.

Breakdown
  • Government vaccination drive began after outbreaks spread since 2021
  • 10-year plan aims to immunise nearly 20 million cattle 11s
  • Vaccine supply remains insufficient, causing frustration in Eastern Cape 18s
  • Farmers bear outbreak costs with no compensation for heavy losses 30s
  • Nearly 1,000 outbreaks reported recently, threatening livestock industry 1m 21s
Rural & Agriculture