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Casidra SOC Ltd

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Collected on 2 September 2026

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This is a government news release from Casidra SOC Ltd reporting on a meeting held by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Foot-and-Mouth Disease War Room. It confirms strong progress in the provincial cattle vaccination programme, with 82% of the herd receiving the primary vaccine and 30% receiving boosters. The government emphasizes continued collaboration with producers, veterinarians, and industry partners, and urges all cattle owners to vaccinate their animals and maintain strict biosecurity measures. Vaccine supply is stable, with additional doses expected by mid-September 2026.

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Primary Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination for Cattle

Cattle owners in the Western Cape are encouraged to ensure their animals receive the primary FMD vaccination to help protect the province's livestock sector from disease outbreaks. The vaccination programme is progressing well, with 82% of the cattle herd already vaccinated.

Who it is for
cattle owners in the Western Cape
How to act on it
Contact local state veterinarians to arrange vaccination for eligible cattle
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Producers should please not hesitate to contact their local state veterinarians if they have cattle that needs to be vaccinated.
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Booster Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination for Cattle

Farmers are urged to ensure that eligible animals receive their booster FMD vaccinations on schedule. Approximately 30% of eligible animals have already received their booster doses, and this number is increasing as the programme advances.

Who it is for
cattle owners in the Western Cape
How to act on it
Contact local state veterinarians to arrange booster vaccination for eligible cattle
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Booster vaccinations are also progressing steadily, with approximately 30% of eligible animals having already received their booster doses.

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Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • Western Cape
  • Foot-and-Mouth Disease
  • vaccination programme
  • 82%
  • 30%
  • 590,080 doses
  • 50,000 doses by mid-September 2026
  • Ivan Meyer
  • 2 September, 2026
  • Western Cape Department of Agriculture
  • Casidra SOC Ltd
  • Ivan Meyer
  • Lize Marie du Toit
  • Jannie Strydom
  • Chris Fourie
  • Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO)
  • Grain SA
  • Agri Western Cape
  • Dairy Management Consulting (DMC)