While the state vaccination program is already in place, the organization says, much more needs to be done to facilitate market access for affected farmers through FMD-certified abattoirs.
In this regard, Langa Madyibi, director of Veterinary Services in North West province, says that vaccinating all animals in the province is not an easy task.
Vaccination, he reminds, is done to reduce the viral load and reduce the spread of the virus. Our starting point will be confirmed cases, he added.
South Africa is battling a recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens to cause some beef shortages and lead to possible price increases.
The government intends to vaccinate more than 900,000 animals in all areas prioritized by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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