💨 Abstract

The South African government has initiated a nationwide poultry vaccination campaign targeting avian influenza and intensified efforts against ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. The program aims to protect poultry farms and enhance biosecurity nationwide. Avian influenza vaccines are being distributed to high-risk poultry farms, with technical support from the University of Pretoria and the Agricultural Research Council. Simultaneously, the government has ordered 900,000 doses of FMD vaccines, with deliveries expected soon.

Courtesy: Nozibusiso Mazibuko