Which country announced on 9 February 2026 that it had successfully developed a vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) after 20 years of research?

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South Africa. On February 6, 2026 , South Africa's Department of Agriculture announced the release of its first locally produced vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in nearly 20 years . The vaccine was developed by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research campus.