South African Poultry Association

Rule Changes

As of June 2026: Triggered the policy review; welcomed the June 3 framework as a significant milestone; still seeking state funding for mass rollout

On June 3, 2026, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen amended the Animal Diseases Act to permit poultry vaccination against bird flu. The change ends the mandatory mass-culling rule that destroyed more than 8.5 million birds in 2023 and cost Astral Foods a R621 million operating loss.

Updated Jun 4