South Africa Achieves Breakthrough with First Locally Produced FMD Vaccines
Farmers Magazine | 06.02.2026 18:54South Africa reached a historic milestone in livestock health as Minister John Steenhuisen visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) to witness the finalisation of the first locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines. This development marks a major step forward in the country’s fight against one of the most devastating livestock diseases, which threatens both agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods. By producing vaccines locally, South Africa strengthens its biosecurity measures and reduces reliance on imports, ensuring faster and more reliable access for farmers nationwide.
