South Africa Appoints FMD Industry Coordination Council to Drive National Disease Control Strategy
Farmers Magazine | 22.01.2026 18:10South Africa has taken a decisive step in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease with the formal appointment of the FMD Industry Coordination Council. The move follows last week’s announcement of the national strategy to contain and control FMD. Minister of Agriculture Mr John Steenhuisen confirmed the appointment as part of strengthening implementation across the livestock sector.