North West Province Reports 138 Foot and Mouth Disease Cases, Strengthens Vaccination and Control Measures
Farmers Magazine | 23.02.2026 16:03
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed 138 cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the province as of 19 February 2026. Of these, 135 cases were reported in cattle, two in pigs, and one in goats, affecting sixteen of the province’s eighteen municipalities. JB Marks/Ventersdorp recorded the highest number of cases with 26, followed by Potchefstroom/Tlokwe with 24, and Rustenburg with 16. The outbreak underscores the vulnerability of livestock to FMD and highlights the urgent need for coordinated disease control efforts across the province. Farmers and stakeholders are urged to remain vigilant and comply with all veterinary protocols to prevent further spread.
