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Last week, Minister Steenhuisen returned from Buenos Aires with a 2026–2028 FMD Work Plan, fresh vaccine deals with Biogénesis Bagó, and a renewed framing: South Africa is following the Argentine model.

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The government recently described SA’s response to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as mirroring that of the successful Argentinian approach to eradicating the disease, suggesting our country is on track to follow suit.

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Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolise food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens.

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The food industry has made big promises to reduce emissions and become more sustainable, but a review concludes that many of the pledges are not backed up by evidence

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As South Africa confronts a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak severe enough to be declared a national disaster, an often overlooked profession is carrying the weight of the country’s response. Veterinary scientists and veterinarians — largely invisible to the public — are working tirelessly to protect our 14-million cattle, safeguard livelihoods and secure the food supply.

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This year the global grass fed beef market will top $11.6 billion, according to the latest study released by Future Market Insights (FMI) but there are going to be at least 10 years of accelerated growth.