# The Southern African Agri Initiative says Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen is misrepresenting a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria, allowing private vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease. The organisation accuses Steenhuisen of creating confusion and delaying cooperation during a livestock disease crisis. The court found there was no lawful prohibition on farmers and private owners administering vaccines. Saai CEO Francois Rossouw urged the government to allow the private sector to help combat the outbreak:
Saai accuses Agriculture minister of misrepresenting foot-and-mouth disease court judgment [SOUND]
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