Breaking
The recent cancellation of the cattle and small stock show at the 2026 Bloem Show serves as a sobering barometer for the health of South Africa’s agricultural backbone. While the cancellation of this showcase is a blow to the social fabric of the Free State, the decision reflects a much deeper crisis: the ongoing battle […]
Le Brésil vient d’illustrer, à l’échelle d’un continent, comment une norme sanitaire internationale peut devenir un outil opérationnel… puis un avantage commercial. Dans un article publié le 8 janvier 2026, l’Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OMSA) explique comment le pays a tiré parti des normes de zonage pour être reconnu indemne de fièvre aphteuse […]
The recent reports of illegal Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines being smuggled into South Africa expose a shocking breach in our biological defenses that threatens the very foundation of the agricultural sector. This is not merely a localized scandal; it is a stack reminder of the vulnerabilities previously identified in reflections on veterinary regulation in Limpopo. […]
Limpopo is heavy with an agonizing uncertainty for small-scale farmers whose herd of cattle are more than commercial assets; they are living bank accounts, dowries for his children, and the culmination of a lifetime of labor. As Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) looms over the province, each stray cough or limp from a heifer sends a jolt […]
Pretoria has unveiled a major pivot in its fight against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD): a national strategy explicitly framed as “FMD-free with vaccination,” backed by mass vaccination starting in early February 2026, tighter movement enforcement, expanded laboratory capacity, and a push for livestock identification and traceability. A shift driven by scale and economic pressure FMD is […]
