African Horse Sickness (AHS)

Western Cape Government acts swiftly to contain African Horse Sickness outbreak and protect equine industry

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has implemented disease-control measures following the confirmation of African horse sickness (AHS) in the Cederberg region, with veterinary teams conducting surveillance, movement tracing and containment activities to protect the province’s equine industry. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, said the department’s immediate priority […]

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African Horse Sickness (AHS) Vaccination Essential

Due to the unusually wet summer experienced in several parts of South Africa, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) urges horse owners and veterinarians to vaccinate equines against African Horse Sickness (AHS). AHS is a notifiable viral disease that affects all equines and is often fatal. Horse owners are reminded that South Africa is

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