Eastern Cape Accelerates Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination as Over 63,000 Cattle Immunized in One Week
Farmers Magazine | 09.03.2026 18:23
The Eastern Cape has intensified its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease after vaccinating more than 63,000 cattle within a single week. The rapid vaccination campaign began shortly after the first 150,000 doses of the Biogénesis Bagó foot and mouth vaccine from Argentina arrived in the province late last week. This emergency intervention reflects the urgent need to protect livestock and safeguard the agricultural economy in the region. Foot and Mouth Disease remains one of the most serious threats to livestock production because it spreads quickly and can cause severe economic losses for farmers. By launching a large scale vaccination effort, provincial authorities aim to prevent outbreaks and protect the province’s significant cattle population.
