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Diseases
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Dairy industry urges president to act as foot-and-mouth (FMD) vaccine shortage worsens
The MPO has described the situation as critical. There are about 220 000 cows in KwaZulu-Natal that produce roughly 30% of South Africa’s milk.
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East Africa adopts 10-year strategic framework to combat foot-and-mouth disease
The 12 countries covered by the “Eastern Africa FMD Roadmap” include: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak under control in Western Cape
Farmers and livestock owners are strongly urged to halt all movement of cloven-hoofed animals until further notice.
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Outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Infant Formula – CDPH reports
Fifteen cases of suspected or confirmed infant botulism have been reported across 12 USA states.
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Rwanda intensifies fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Rubavu District
Livestock movement has been suspended in the affected sectors to prevent further spread.
