Northern Cape Delivers First Batch of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines to Kuruman
Farmers Magazine | 13.02.2026 19:02
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform has confirmed that MEC Lebogang Motlhaping has successfully delivered the first batch of Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines to Kuruman. This delivery forms part of a targeted outbreak containment plan activated after laboratory confirmation of the disease in the affected area. Once results were received, the department immediately implemented national disease control protocols to limit further spread. The arrival of the vaccines marks a critical step in protecting livestock and stabilising the province’s agricultural sector. Swift action is essential, as Foot and Mouth Disease can spread rapidly among cloven hoofed animals and disrupt trade and production.
