South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is posing an increasing challenge beyond the livestock sector, with new cases reported among wildlife in several parts of the country. KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo have recorded the highest number of wildlife outbreaks, with infections identified in species including buffalo, roan antelope, sable and kudu. For the wildlife ranching industry, the concern is not only the spread of the disease, but also the potential impact on game farming, conservation, tourism and the livelihoods linked to the sector. 
The National Briefing
South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is posing an increasing challenge beyond the livestock sector, with new cases reported among wildlife in several parts of the country. KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo have recorded the highest number of wildlife outbreaks, with infections identified in species including buffalo, roan antelope, sable and kudu. For the wildlife ranching industry, the concern is not only the spread of the disease, but also the potential impact on game farming, conservation, tourism and the livelihoods linked to the sector. 
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