Heavy Rains Trigger Rift Valley Fever Warning for South African Farmers
• Heavy rains in South Africa prompt Rift Valley fever warning for farmers.
• First case of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Northern Cape amidst heavy rainfall.
• Department of Agriculture administers vaccines in Humansdorp to combat disease spread.
Rift Valley fever and foot-and-mouth disease warning
Recent heavy rainfall in South Africa has prompted warnings for farmers regarding Rift Valley fever and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), both of which can severely impact livestock.
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