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South Africa loses R1.5bn in lamb exports as key Middle East markets remain blocked
13 June 2026, Business Report South
15 June 2026

Trade restriction lifted for importation of Poultry and Poultry products (HPAI) – Republic of Ireland
5 June 2026, Department of Agriculture
8 June 2026

Status of US with regards to HPAI outbreak import restrictions
13 May 2026, DoA The Department
13 May 2026
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Trade Restriction: Argentina HPAI Outbreak
26 February 2026, Dept of Agriculture An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has
Surisa Nel
2 March 2026

Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak declared a national disaster
13 February 2026, National Disaster Management Centre The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has
Surisa Nel
18 February 2026

Market access updates – HPAI closures and re-opening
13 October 2025, Department of Agriculture Markets closed due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI):
Surisa Nel
14 October 2025



