# Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Elsabé Rockman, says the province has surpassed the one-million mark in vaccinating livestock against foot-and-mouth disease. The milestone forms part of South Africa’s broader effort to contain outbreaks and protect the livestock industry through the national rollout of vaccines to combat the disease. Rockman told SABC News continued vaccinations and strict biosecurity measures remain critical to prevent further spread:
Free State reaches major FMD vaccination milestone [SOUND]
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