JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Agriculture has green-lighted Astral Foods Limited's request to vaccinate its broiler breeding stock against avian flu.
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The poultry industry has lauded the move as it's expected to avert an outbreak that could trigger shortages and price hikes.
The regulatory agility promises quicker, more efficient vaccine registration, empowering businesses to bolster food security.
- Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, discussed this initiative with eNCA.