KZNDARD Strengthens Efforts to Contain FMD Outbreak in uMkhanyakude
Farmers Magazine | 07.04.2026 03:37
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying efforts to contain the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the uMkhanyakude District. This ongoing vaccination drive is part of a broader strategy to protect livestock, safeguard farming communities, and prevent economic losses. Since the campaign began on Monday, March 30, veterinary teams have been working tirelessly to reach every corner of the district. On April 5, teams administered 17,189 doses across 19 dip tanks in the Jozini area, bringing the total vaccines administered in the district to 95,000. These efforts demonstrate the department’s commitment to proactive disease management and highlight the importance of coordinated responses to FMD outbreaks.
