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The looming crisis: Foot-and-mouth disease and avian flu's impact on South African meat prices
As South Africa grapples with outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza, the meat industry faces unprecedented challenges, threatening supply chains and pushing prices for essential products to new heights.
WATCH | South Africa rolls out emergency measures to contain foot-and-mouth disease
In response to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, South Africa is set to implement new directives to control livestock movement, affecting trade with key partners
Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak leads Cape Town butcher to warn of beef shortage
Good Hope Meat Hyper in Cape Town has issued a warning about a potential beef shortage following a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak at Karan Beef's feedlot.
Cape Town butchery alerts customers to potential beef shortage amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak
Good Hope Meat Hyper warns of a potential beef shortage due to a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak at Karan Beef's Heidelberg feedlot, urging customers to shop responsibly and remain patient as the situation develops.
Why the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak matters to humans
The livestock farming community is on high alert following a confirmed Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, prompting quarantines and rising export prices.
SA's largest beef producer Karan Beef confirms a case of foot-and-mouth disease in Heidelberg
Karan Beef, a leading beef producer in South Africa, has confirmed a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease at its Heidelberg feedlot, prompting a temporary halt on purchases.
Progress in combating foot-and-mouth disease in KZN
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reports progress in managing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with over 500,000 cattle vaccinated and ongoing awareness campaigns for livestock farmers.
Addressing SA’s foot-and-mouth disease: The need for strategic vaccination and traceability
South Africa faces significant challenges in combating foot-and-mouth disease, with the Freedom Front Plus calling for improved traceability, strategic vaccination, and domestic vaccine production to mitigate economic impacts on farmers.
China suspends imports of cloven hoofed animals due to Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in SA
Following the recent Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks in South Africa, China has suspended imports of cloven hoofed animals and related products.
China suspends imports of cloven hoofed animals due to Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in SA
Following the recent Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks in South Africa, China has suspended imports of cloven hoofed animals and related products.
Foot-and-mouth disease: South Africa’s agricultural response to ongoing outbreaks
The Department of Agriculture is seeking new methods to manage the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in South Africa, as traditional measures prove ineffective.
Is South Africa's veterinary workforce crisis threatening food security and animal health?
With a staggering 45% vacancy rate, South Africa's veterinary workforce shortage poses a serious threat to animal health and food security, prompting urgent calls for action amid ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks.
New Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in KZN prompts urgent biosecurity call
Over 200 Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks across KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape have prompted urgent action from the Agriculture Ministry, with strict biosecurity measures now required to prevent further spread that threatens South Africa's red meat exports and farming communities.