SA govt approves first bird flu vaccine for poultry sector

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In a landmark development for South Africa’s embattled poultry sector, Gary Arnold, CEO of Astral Foods, joins us to unpack the country's first permit to vaccinate against avian influenza. Following an 18-month application process, Astral has received approval to vaccinate a portion of its breeding stock against the highly pathogenic H5 strain, a critical move in the wake of devastating 2023 outbreaks that saw widespread culling, egg shortages, and nearly R400 million in direct losses for the company.

2 Jul 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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