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The proposal aims to increase South Africa’s vaccine supply, but implementation will require licensing, regulatory approval and suitable manufacturing capacity.
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Private companies may manufacture ARC foot-and-mouth disease vaccine

The move is intended to increase local vaccine supply, but private production will require licensing, regulatory approval and suitable high-containment manufacturing capacity.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) acting CEO Dr Jacob Modumo has been placed on precautionary suspension while allegations about the pricing and distribution of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines are investigated.
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Onderstepoort Biological Products acting CEO on precautionary suspension for vaccine pricing

OBP acting CEO Jacob Modumo has been placed on precautionary suspension while an independent investigation examines allegations about the pricing and distribution of…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
A 2-million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó foot-and-mouth disease vaccine has arrived in South Africa and is ready for distribution to livestock producers through veterinary channels.
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Two million privately funded FMD vaccine doses arrive in South Africa

A 2-million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó foot-and-mouth disease vaccine is ready for distribution to South African livestock producers, with orders coordinated by Red Meat…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on a veterinary health certificate for red-meat exports, but shipments will only proceed once the agreement has been formally signed.
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South Africa and Egypt conclude red-meat export negotiations

South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on a veterinary health certificate for red-meat exports, but shipments will only proceed once the agreement is formally signed.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
South Africa is stepping up its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), with more than 23 million vaccine doses imported as the government and the agricultural sector work to protect livestock, stabilise supply chains and safeguard export markets.
MINISTER

23 million FMD vaccine doses imported

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp says government and industry cooperation has accelerated FMD vaccination, protected red-meat exports and expanded farmers’ role in vaccinating…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
IMM Graduate School, in a new release on Monday, looked at the impact of South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on farmers and the South African economy.
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Foot-and-mouth disease could cost SA livestock sector R13.1bn

Explore the significant economic ramifications of South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as experts highlight the challenges faced by farmers and the broader livestock…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read