South Africa aims to vaccinate 80% of livestock against FMD by December
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- •Minister Steenhuisen made the vaccination pledge on March 24, 2026.
- •The target is to vaccinate 80% of South Africa's national livestock herd by December 2026.
- •The vaccination campaign focuses on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.
- •Controlling FMD is critical to maintaining South Africa's livestock health and export capabilities.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸South African government successfully vaccinates 80% of the national herd by December The spread of FMD will be significantly reduced, protecting farmers' livelihoods and enabling continued access to international meat markets.
Market Exposure
CommoditySouth African beef exportsUpward Pressure
Successful vaccination against FMD would reduce disease outbreaks, supporting stable or increased beef exports from South Africa.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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Primary Sources (3)
AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Steenhuisen welcomes High Court decision in FMD vaccine procurement disputeAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Minister Steenhuisen pledges to vaccinate 80 percent of South Africa's livestock against FMD by DecemberAFRICANews24 (South Africa)News24 | Steenhuisen confident 80% of national herd will be vaccinated for FMD by December