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Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak declared a national disaster
13 February 2026, National Disaster Management
18 February 2026
18 February 2026
Minister John Steenhuisen announces the constitution of the new South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
27 January 2026, Dept of Agriculture
27 January 2026
Submission of FMD field strains to the Pirbright Institute
23 January 2026, Dept of Agriculture
27 January 2026
Research and Development
Quality and Assurance
Market Developments & Retention
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
AMIE welcomes Minister’s update on FMD, stresses industry support to unlock vaccine scale-up
2 September 2025, Association of Meat Importers and Exporters AMIE welcomes yesterday’s (1 September 2025)
Surisa Nel
2 September 2025
Minister Steenhuisen to give update on FMD
28 Aug 2025, Department of Agriculture The DOA published a media advisory announcing that Minister
Surisa Nel
29 August 2025
