Core Viewpoint - The South African government has announced a ten-year phased national strategy to control foot-and-mouth disease, aiming to restore its "non-immunized disease-free zone" status lost in 2019, with a primary goal of reducing the incidence rate in high-risk provinces by over 70% within 12 months [1] Vaccine Procurement and Production Arrangements - The government plans to import 1 million doses of a trivalent vaccine targeting the South African strains (SAT1, 2, 3) from Argentina's Biogénesis Bagó, with a potential additional order of 5 million doses [2] - Collaboration with the Botswana Vaccine Institute has been established, confirming the availability of SAT2 vaccine raw material [3] - Import approval for the Turkish Dollvet vaccine has been granted [4] - Local production lines at ARC and OBP will commence, initially producing 20,000 doses per week, with plans to scale up to a capacity of 960,000 doses [5] - All vaccines will undergo antigen matching tests at the Pirbright Institute in the UK to ensure efficacy [6] Regional Control Measures - In high-risk provinces (KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, North West): Large-scale vaccination will begin immediately, targeting 100% vaccination in feedlots and dairy farms, 90% in commercial farms, and 80% in public grazing areas [7] - In repeatedly infected areas (Mpumalanga, Limpopo): Vaccination will occur every six months in border hotspots, with wildlife monitoring and targeted immunization around protected areas [7] - In medium-high risk provinces (Eastern Cape): Vaccination in hotspot areas will occur every six months, with the establishment of protective zones and enhanced monitoring at markets and slaughterhouses [8] - In Western Cape: Targeted proactive monitoring has commenced since May 2025 [9] - Northern Cape: Currently the only province reporting no outbreaks [10] Technical Support and Traceability System - A digital heat map through the red meat industry service center will track outbreaks in real-time, monitoring suspected cases within a 10-kilometer radius [11] - Collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research will advance livestock identification and traceability systems, enhancing animal movement regulation [12] - Strengthening of the laboratory network led by the Agricultural Research Council's Veterinary Research Institute to improve testing efficiency [13] Collaborative Mechanism - A ministerial advisory group on animal disease control has been formed, bringing together experts from government, academia, and the private sector, reporting directly to the value chain roundtable [14] - The strategy emphasizes the importance of close cooperation between farmers and veterinary departments, urging timely reporting of outbreaks and strict adherence to movement controls [14]

该计划以大规模疫苗接种为核心，并加强牲畜流动管控和数字化追溯，希望在中期实现"接种条件下无 疫"，最终恢复南非作为口蹄疫无疫国家的认可。 目前，口蹄疫疫情已蔓延至南非9个省中的8个，北开普省是唯一尚未报告病例的省份。根据部署，该计 划将优先覆盖高风险省份，立即启动大规模疫苗接种，饲养场和奶牛场实现100%接种，商业牧群实现 90%接种，社区饲养牛群实现80%接种；并在三个月内进行一次重复接种。 斯廷黑森表示，在疫苗供应方面，南非将进口疫苗与本地生产相结合，相关国际合作伙伴涉及阿根廷、 博茨瓦纳和土耳其的疫苗生产机构。此外，南非将进一步强化疫情监测和溯源体系，并引入数字化牲畜 身份识别与追溯系统。 中新社约翰内斯堡1月14日电 (记者孙翔)南非农业部长斯廷黑森14日在媒体吹风会上介绍，南非将启动 一项为期十年的全国一体化、分阶段口蹄疫控制与根除计划，以应对当前持续蔓延的口蹄疫疫情。 他表示，若该计划按既定方案推进，高风险地区的口蹄疫疫情有望在一年内减少约75%，并在中期实现 通过疫苗接种获得"口蹄疫防控达标"认可。 南部非洲农业倡议组织、全非洲农业组织主席特奥·德耶格尔日前指出，南非正经历该国历史上最严重 的一 ...

斯廷黑森还说，夸祖卢-纳塔尔省、豪滕省、自由邦省和西北省被确定为疫情最严重的高风险省 份。南非将立即在上述地区开展大规模疫苗接种行动。南非还将扩大口蹄疫疫苗的进口，同时提升本地 疫苗产能，并加强实验室网络以及牲畜识别和溯源系统建设，以提高对牲畜的监测和流动控制能力。 口蹄疫是在牛、羊、猪等偶蹄类动物间传播的一种病毒性传染病，患病动物的主要症状是体温升 高、口腔内黏膜及蹄部起水疱并溃烂。口蹄疫较少传染给人，但若与患病动物接触过多，人也可能被感 染。 新华社开普敦1月14日电（记者 王雷 王晓梅）南非农业部长斯廷黑森14日公布南非国家口蹄疫防控 战略，同时宣布将启动相关的口蹄疫疫苗接种计划，并表示将向政府申请宣布口蹄疫疫情为灾难状态。 斯廷黑森当天在南非立法首都开普敦举行的新闻发布会上说，目前北开普省是南非全国9个省中唯 一从未报告过口蹄疫疫情的省份。自2025年4月最新一轮疫情暴发以来，南非已为近200万头动物接种疫 苗。 斯廷黑森说，南非国家口蹄疫防控战略将分阶段实施，首先是稳定和巩固阶段，再逐步推进，最终 停止疫苗接种，以期世界动物卫生组织认定该国为"免疫无口蹄疫区"。 ...

Core Viewpoint - South Africa is facing an uncontrolled outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), prompting the government to expand domestic vaccine production and implement additional measures to curb the spread of the disease [1]. Group 1: Current Situation - There are currently 274 unresolved outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa, affecting provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga [1]. - The outbreaks are present in various facilities, including breeding farms and feeding lots [1]. Group 2: Government Response - The South African government plans to enhance its disease prevention measures, which include improving sampling and diagnostic capabilities, strengthening livestock identification and tracing, and increasing vaccine accessibility [1]. - South Africa will import more vaccines from Botswana while also expanding its domestic production capacity [1]. - A new vaccine production facility with an annual capacity of 150,000 to 200,000 doses is expected to be operational by March 2026 [1]. Group 3: Disease Overview - Foot-and-mouth disease is a viral infection that spreads among cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs, with symptoms including fever and blisters in the mouth and on the hooves [1]. - While the disease rarely infects humans, there is a potential risk of transmission through close contact with infected animals [1].

Core Viewpoint - The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at Karan Beef's facility in Gauteng Province raises significant concerns for the South African beef industry, prompting government intervention and emergency vaccine procurement [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Karan Beef operates one of Africa's largest cattle feedlots, covering 2,330 hectares and capable of housing up to 145,000 cattle [1]. - The company has implemented strict quarantine and veterinary inspection measures, yet still reported cases of infection [1]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The South African government has initiated a 72 million rand emergency vaccine procurement program, with vaccines expected to arrive by mid-June [1]. - The outbreak in Gauteng, a non-traditional area for foot-and-mouth disease, complicates the current biosecurity situation, as previous outbreaks were concentrated in other provinces [2]. - The ongoing foot-and-mouth disease challenges have led to import bans on South African meat and animal products from several countries, including China and Botswana [2]. - While the outbreak may not immediately increase consumer beef prices, a shift from export to domestic sales could lead to downward pressure on market prices, impacting profit margins for companies [2].