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NORTH WEST RECORDS SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAMME

North West Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentRef: https://dard.nwpg.gov.za/index.php/news/north-west-records-significant-progress-in-foot-and-mouth-disease-control-programme/

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Source domain: dard.nwpg.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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This is a government news release from the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announcing significant progress in controlling Foot-and-Mouth Disease through a mass vaccination campaign. Over 1.3 million animals have been vaccinated since March 2026, achieving over 80% coverage of the target herd. The province has recorded 479 confirmed cases, with the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District being the most affected. The MEC urges continued cooperation from farmers and veterinary teams to maintain momentum and prevent further spread.

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination Programme

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is conducting a mass vaccination campaign to protect livestock from Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Farmers are encouraged to cooperate with veterinary teams to ensure their animals are vaccinated and disease control measures are followed.

Who it is for: livestock farmers in North West Province
How to act on it: Cooperate with veterinary teams and Animal Health Technicians on the ground to receive vaccination services for livestock.

The document's recorded date is 14 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The vaccination programme is being implemented in collaboration with livestock farmers, veterinary services, Animal Health Technicians and other industry stakeholders as part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease and protect the province’s livestock herd.

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Places

North West, Mahikeng Local Municipality, Rustenburg Local Municipality

Reference

https://dard.nwpg.gov.za/index.php/news/north-west-records-significant-progress-in-foot-and-mouth-disease-control-programme/

Key Takeaways

North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
mass vaccination campaign
March 2026
1.3 million animals vaccinated
1,570,100 vaccine doses received
479 confirmed cases
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
14 August 2026
80% coverage of target herd
North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
Ngaka Modiri Molema District
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
Bojanala District
Kgora Farmers Training Centre
Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
Taung Agricultural College
Mahikeng
Rustenburg
Molopo