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Self-vaccination portal to strengthen fight against Foot and Mouth Disease

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-83127 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Collected on 28 July 2026

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The document is a SAnews news article dated 27 July 2026 reporting that the Department of Agriculture has launched an online self-vaccination portal for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). It allows livestock owners to apply to become authorised persons to administer FMD vaccines, then submit a notice of intention to vaccinate at least five days before vaccination and a vaccination report within 14 days. The article also explains that approved third-party digital platforms (including RMIS, SAAI and Buffalo Analytics) may be used for notification and reporting, and that government will continue providing vaccines in areas with new outbreaks and to farmers who cannot afford them.

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online authorisation applicationOngoing

Online self-vaccination application portal for FMD (apply to become an authorised person)

Livestock owners and managers can register on the FMD Reporting site and apply to become an authorised person permitted to administer Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines to their own animals.

Who it is for
livestock owners and managers who want to vaccinate their own animals against FMD
How to act on it
Register on the FMD Reporting site and apply through the FMD Reporting System to be approved as an “Authorised Person” permitted to administer FMD vaccines.
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The online portal enables livestock owners to register on the FMD Reporting site and apply to become an authorised person to administer FMD vaccines.
online/in-writing notification submissionOngoing

Notice of intention to vaccinate (submit at least 5 days before vaccinating)

After approval as an authorised person, you must submit a notice of your intention to vaccinate to the Provincial Director of Veterinary Services or the applicable State Veterinarian for the area concerned, at least five days before administering the vaccine.

Who it is for
authorised persons who have been approved to administer FMD vaccines
How to act on it
Submit the notice online or in writing to the Provincial Director of Veterinary Services or the applicable State Veterinarian for the area concerned, at least five days prior to administering the vaccine.
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This notification needs to be submitted online or in writing, at least five days prior to administering the vaccine.
report submissionOngoing

Vaccination report submission (within 14 days after vaccination)

After vaccination, authorised persons must submit a vaccination report within 14 days using the required online feedback system, including details of the animals vaccinated, the vaccine used, and the farm location.

Who it is for
authorised persons who administered FMD vaccines
How to act on it
Submit a vaccination report within 14 days with the required feedback (as per the online feedback system on the vaccines that they have administered), including the required details.
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Following vaccination, authorised persons must submit a vaccination report within 14 days, with the required feedback (as per the online feedback system on the vaccines that they have administered).
approved third-party platform optionOngoing

Use approved third-party digital platforms for notification and reporting (RMIS, SAAI, Buffalo Analytics)

Livestock owners and managers may use approved third-party digital platforms operated by RMIS, SAAI and Buffalo Analytics to complete the notification and reporting process; the information submitted through these platforms will be shared with the Department of Agriculture and uploaded to the department's system.

Who it is for
livestock owners and managers (including authorised persons) completing FMD notification and reporting
How to act on it
Use an approved third-party platform (RMIS, SAAI or Buffalo Analytics) to complete the notification and reporting process, and confirm the chosen platform has been approved for use by the Director of Animal Health.
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Livestock owners and managers may also use approved third-party digital platforms, including those operated by Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS), Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Buffalo Analytics, to complete the notification and reporting process.

Facts

Reference

GOVNEWS-83127 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • Date of article: Monday, 27 July 2026
  • Department of Agriculture launched an online self-vaccination application portal for FMD
  • Livestock owners can apply to become an 'Authorised Person' via the FMD Reporting site
  • Notice of intention to vaccinate must be submitted at least 5 days before administering vaccine
  • Vaccination report must be submitted within 14 days after vaccination
  • Authorised persons procure vaccines directly from their authorised veterinarian
  • Approved third-party platforms allowed: RMIS, SAAI, Buffalo Analytics
  • Farmers pay for vaccines under the voluntary programme
  • Government provides vaccines where new outbreaks are detected and to farmers who cannot afford them
  • Minister quoted: Willie Aucamp
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp
  • Provincial Director of Veterinary Services
  • Applicable State Veterinarian
  • Director of Animal Health
  • Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS)
  • Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI)
  • Buffalo Analytics
  • World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
  • Dr Rachel Welsh
  • nda.gov.za (FMD Reporting system host)

Dates

Opening Date

27 July 2026

Closing Date

27 July 2026