Tag: FMD vaccine
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South Africa to Benefit from 70,000 FMD Vaccine Doses via BVI Availability
Introduction: More FMD vaccines reach South Africa In a move set to strengthen livestock disease control across southern Africa, the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has made an additional 70,000 doses of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine available for purchase on the local market. The announcement was highlighted by industry leaders, including Dewald Olivier, CEO of…
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South Africa Gains Access to 70,000 FMD Vaccine Doses for Local Market
New Batch of FMD Vaccines Arrives for South Africa A fresh tranche of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine doses—70,000 in total—has been made available for purchase on the South African market. The announcement comes from the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) and is being coordinated through industry stakeholders to bolster disease control and safeguard the country’s red…
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South Africa Faces FMD Vaccine Shortage: Government Urges Hope and Action
Overview: A Nation on Alert as FMD Vaccine Stocks Dwindle South Africa is combatting a significant shortage of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, with current stocks depleted beyond the level needed for immediate immunizations. The situation, highlighted by government officials and industry stakeholders, follows substantial previous procurement efforts—including a notable payment of 644,000 doses by the…
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South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Shortage: Government Urges Hope as Stocks Deplete
Nationwide FMD Vaccine Shortage Prompts Urgent Reassurances South Africa is grappling with an acute shortage of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, with current stocks running low after a sizeable portion was allocated to the feedlot industry. In an official briefing, government representatives stressed that while vaccine inventories are depleted, efforts are under way to secure additional…
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We’re Out Of Stock But Some May Arrive Soon: South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Shortage
South Africa Faces an Urgent Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Shortage The country is grappling with a depleted supply of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, a critical tool for safeguarding livestock farms and national food security. While producers and veterinary services await replenishment, government officials have urged calm and emphasized ongoing efforts to secure additional doses. The situation…
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Is South Africa Heading for a Shortage of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine? What It Means for Farmers
Overview: Rising FMD Outbreaks and Growing Concerns Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a persistent threat to South Africa’s cattle, dairy, and beef sectors. With reports of more than 200 outbreaks across five provinces, farmers and officials are anxious about the country’s ability to mount an rapid and effective vaccination response. The specter of a vaccine shortage…