JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng is stepping up its fight against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
Almost 300,000 animals have been vaccinated, with another 90,000 doses to arrive by March.
The outbreak, linked to illegal transport of infected cattle, has triggered 195 confirmed hotspots.
It's being treated as a national animal health crisis, threatening trade, jobs and small-scale farmers.
Officials say vaccination, movement control and a coordinated response are key to curbing the spread.