Steenhuisen outlines new control measures to prevent the spread of FMD
South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has introduced new, science-based control measures to manage Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. The framework aims to protect animal health while minimizing economic disruption for farmers.
Why it matters
Effective disease management is critical for the economic stability of the agricultural sector and food security in the region.
Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has approved new national Foot-and-Mouth (FMD) control measures aimed at providing farmers, veterinarians and authorities with clear, practical and science-based framework to manage outbreaks while reducing unnecessary economic losses.
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