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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Under Control in Western Cape

Announcement, Diseases, Foot-and-Mouth Disease /

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture confirms that the recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak detected at a feedlot in Gouda, in the Cape Winelands, on 6 November 2025, is being successfully managed and contained. Swift and decisive action by veterinary authorities, in collaboration with industry partners and law enforcement, has ensured that the outbreak remains […]

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Foot-and-Mouth disease confirmed on farm near Gouda – Quarantine and Control Measures underway

Announcement, Diseases, Foot-and-Mouth Disease /

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE CONFIRMED ON FARM NEAR GOUDA – QUARANTINE AND CONTROL MEASURES UNDERWAY On 6 November 2025, Western Cape Veterinary Services confirmed a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on a farm near Gouda. The affected property has been placed under quarantine, along with two other properties in the Velddrif and Bredasdorp areas from where cattle

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Together, we must improve biosecurity and fight animal diseases to protect our economy and job creation

Announcement, Diseases, Veterinary Services /

The Western Cape is facing a serious and urgent challenge: the growing threat of animal disease outbreaks such as African Swine Fever, mainly in informal farming settlements, rabies in  Cape Fur seals and detections of AI (H5 with low pathogenicity) and other minor diseases in isolated areas which could severely impact our agricultural sector, economy,

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African Horse Sickness (AHS) Vaccination Essential

African Horse Sickness (AHS), Announcement, Diseases, Veterinary Services /

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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