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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that South African farmers may procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines without state permission. The interim order was handed down on 25 May in favour of farming organisations.

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The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reluctantly granted the Department of Agriculture an extension until 5 May to publish a foot-and-mouth disease vaccination scheme, after missing previous deadlines. Agricultural organisations expressed outrage over the delays amid an ongoing FMD outbreak. Judge CJ van der Westhuizen ordered punitive costs against state officials.