# FMD Response SA says South Africa must achieve widespread, simultaneous immunity among cattle to break the transmission cycle and restore access to premium export markets. Spokesperson Andrew Morphew says at least 80-percent of cattle need to be immune within a six-to-eight-week window, rather than through a slow vaccination programme. He says while private sector involvement in vaccine procurement and distribution has since been enabled, intensive vaccination campaigns and ongoing monitoring remain crucial to regaining FMD-free status.
FMD Response SA outlines steps for SA to regain FMD-free export status