KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Department Expands Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive with New Recruits and Fleet Rollout
Farmers Magazine | 06.05.2026 00:32
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by MEC Hon. Mrs Thembeni Kamadlopha-Mthethwa, has strengthened its fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease through the welcoming of new recruits and the launch of a new vehicle fleet to support vaccination operations across the province. The announcement forms part of a broader strategy to scale up veterinary services and protect the livestock sector from ongoing disease threats. Foot-and-Mouth Disease continues to place significant pressure on farmers, livestock movement, and market stability, making rapid and coordinated intervention essential. The department’s latest actions reflect a shift from reactive disease control to proactive prevention and expansion of field capacity. This initiative is also closely linked to job creation and youth participation in agricultural services.
