Minister Steenhuizen hails breakthrough as South Africa resumes local FMD
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen today visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR), where the President and CEO of the ARC, Dr Magingxa, handed over the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)...
FMD Industry Coordination Council (ICC) Progress Update
The situation on the ground continues to escalate. This update sets out the latest confirmed developments and the actions planned for the coming week. The ICC attended the media briefing at the ARC–Onderstepoort Veterinary Research facility today where the...
The ARC (South Africa) Marks a Milestone with the Release of Its First Locally
South Africa has reached a historic milestone in animal health with the release of the first batch of a locally produced Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine. This achievement represents a major step forward in strengthening the country’s capacity to protect its...
Minister Steenhuizen to witness the finalisation of 12000 doses of FMD
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, will visit the Agricultural Research Council Onderstepoort Veterinary Research to witness the finalisation of the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines. The visit follows the completion and...