AFTER several years trying to curtail the rapid spread of Foot and Mouth disease across South Africa, the livestock sector ...

South Africa on Wednesday rolled out a 10‑year drive to vaccinate nearly 20 million cattle as a fast‑spreading foot‑and‑mouth outbreak hits herds and squeezes key export markets. Nearly two million ...

Since losing its FMD-free status in 2019, South African farmers have faced significant financial and operational challenges ...

Ankole genetics were introduced into South Africa by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2004 after he visited Uganda. In 2016, ...

Labelled one of the worst farming disasters in the country’s history, the outbreak is forcing devastated farmers to euthanise ...

Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading across South Africa, placing livestock producers, regional trade and neighbouring nations under ...

South Africa is currently battling a serious FMD outbreak that is impacting the nation's lotfeeding and extensive livestock ...

A day in the life of rural veterinarian Dr Suenette Kotze reveals how South Africa’s food chain is supported by a small group ...

Over the past few decades, private (predominantly white) farmers have converted millions of hectares once reserved for livestock into game ranches. These enterprises generate profits and jobs while ...

After several years trying to curtail the rapid spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) across South Africa, the livestock ...