South Africa's Agricultural Research Council Boosts Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Production
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) of South Africa has released 20,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, marking a significant step in restoring its production capacity. This follows an earlier release of 12,900 doses in February, after years of halted production. The ARC aims to reduce reliance on imported vaccines by increasing local production, which is crucial for managing the ongoing FMD epidemic in the country. The vaccines target the SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3 strains of the virus, and additional doses are expected to support vaccination efforts. 
