Foot and mouth
Episode 113 – South Africa’s fight against Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is one of the most serious biosecurity threats facing livestock industries worldwide, with South Africa’s recent outbreak highlighting the devastating impact it can have on commercial dairy farms. In this episode, Anne Lee speaks with Georgie Muller, Steve Moss and Andrew Morphew about the rapid spread of the disease, its impact on dairy businesses and the urgent need for coordinated vaccine programmes and national response planning.
Keeping vigilant at the borders
Recent emergence of foot and mouth disease in Indonesia reinforces the need for continued vigilance against biosecurity threats. Story and photos by Karen Trebilcock.