Progress made on FMD as 23 million vaccine doses imported

Registration as an Authorised Person to administer FMD vaccine

Farmers can register on the department’s online FMD Reporting system to gain approval to vaccinate their own cattle. Once approved, they can administer the vaccine on their farms and must notify authorities five days in advance and submit feedback within 14 days.

Who it is for

farmers with the means to vaccinate their own cattle

How to act on it

Apply on the FMD Reporting system to be approved as an 'Authorised Person' to administer the FMD vaccine. Then notify the Provincial Director: Veterinary Services or the State Veterinarian in your area five days before vaccination. After vaccinating, submit a feedback report within 14 days to the local State Veterinarian.

The document's recorded date is 4 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.