Vaccine Delay for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Concerns Pig Farmers
March 3, 2026
Pig farmers are worried due to delays in vaccine deliveries for foot-and-mouth disease. While vaccines for other animals have arrived, there is no coverage for pigs. The situation is critical as around 50,000 pigs in the affected zone are at risk. The culling of 16,000 sheep has begun, while authorities are trying to prevent the spread through vaccinations. The area is under strict prohibitions, adding to the challenges faced by local farmers.