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South Africa
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Dairy industry urges president to act as foot-and-mouth (FMD) vaccine shortage worsens
The MPO has described the situation as critical. There are about 220 000 cows in KwaZulu-Natal that produce roughly 30% of South Africa’s milk.
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SACU dominates dairy export flows in 2025 – SAMPRO Reports
This shift underscores a growing diversification of South Africa’s dairy trade beyond its traditional regional partners.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak under control in Western Cape
Farmers and livestock owners are strongly urged to halt all movement of cloven-hoofed animals until further notice.
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ARC awards South Africa’s master dairy producers
These awards highlight best practices in herd improvement, genetic progress, and consistent performance recording.
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DIVA-Type FMD vaccine set to enter South African dairy market in 2026
Developed by Turkish firm Dollvet, the oil-based vaccine is designed to differentiate infected from vaccinated animals, enabling more precise disease monitoring and control.
