Department of Agriculture Launches Online System to Authorise Self-Vaccination for FMD
South Africa's Department of Agriculture has launched an online portal allowing livestock owners to apply for authorization to self-vaccinate their herds against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This initiative aims to improve disease management by decentralizing control and allowing private sector participation.
In a major shift for South Africa’s livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has officially launched the self-vaccination application portal for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Following a recent settlement that expanded private sector participation in disease management, the new digital platform hands crucial control back to livestock owners by allowing them to apply for official authorization to vaccinate their own herds.
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