South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports.
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South Africa still battling FMD in cattle, mass vaccination campaign launched
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South Africa has launched a mass vaccination campaign to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in cattle, which poses a threat to the country's meat, dairy, and livestock supplies and exports. The outbreak has prompted urgent action to prevent further spread and protect the industry. The vaccination campaign aims to stem the outbreak and mitigate its impact on the country's food supply and economy.