THE FUSE

MEC Khethiwe Moeketsi has urged cattle farmers in Mpumalanga to actively support government efforts to contain Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). She officially launched a provincial mass vaccination campaign at a communal livestock farm in Siyathemba Location, Balfour, signaling the start of a coordinated effort to curb the spread of the disease. The vaccination program will extend to other districts in the province, targeting areas identified as high-risk to prevent further outbreaks. Approximately 80 farmers from Balfour and Grootvlei attended the launch, receiving guidance on how to assist veterinary teams in implementing the program effectively. MEC Moeketsi stressed the importance of farmers reporting any FMD-related symptoms to the nearest State Veterinary facility without delay.