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Unprecedented challenges: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen acknowledged the severe impact of the
disease on South Africa’s livestock sector since the country lost its FMD-free status in 2019. Photo: Supplied

AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY

New 10-year plan to combat foot-and-mouth disease

However, commercial farmers say that vaccine shortages and slow implementation are worsening a devastating crisis

Sheree Bega