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South Africa begins first-ever poultry vaccination to minimize bird flu outbreaks

On: July 4, 2025

South Africa has commenced its first-ever poultry vaccination campaign, a move expected to play a key role in minimizing the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks. Speaking to Xinhua on Thursday, Dipepeneneng Serage, deputy director-general of the Department of Agriculture, said the rollout had already begun atContinue Reading

South Africa suspends poultry imports from Brazil due to bird flu outbreak

By: ghanaeyereport

On: May 23, 2025

In: World

South Africa has suspended imports of live poultry, eggs, and fresh poultry meat, including frozen items, from Brazil after a bird flu outbreak in the South American country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development announced that no newContinue Reading