South Africa opens FMD vaccine market to private imports
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp described the settlement as a turning point for the country's livestock industry, saying it marked a new era of cooperation…
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The agreement, announced on Thursday following negotiations in Pretoria, resolves a legal dispute between the Department of Agriculture and agricultural organisations Sakeliga, the South African Agri Initiative (SAAI), and Free State Agriculture. One of the most significant changes is that the Department of Agriculture and Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) have relinquished their exclusive rights to import and distribute FMD vaccines.
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The agreement, announced on Thursday following negotiations in Pretoria, resolves a legal dispute between the Department of Agriculture and agricultural organisations Sakeliga, the South African Agri Initiative (SAAI), and Free State Agriculture.
according to IOL (Independent Online)One of the most significant changes is that the Department of Agriculture and Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) have relinquished their exclusive rights to import and distribute FMD vaccines.
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