Foot-and-Mouth Disease

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

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

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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Western Cape investigates suspected Foot-and-Mouth disease linked to cattle movement

WESTERN CAPE INVESTIGATES SUSPECTED FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE LINKED TO CATTLE MOVEMENT On 1 November 2025, a farmer in the Free State reported suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) lesions in cattle recently transported from the Gouda area in the Western Cape. In response, Western Cape Veterinary Services placed the property in Gouda under quarantine. During inspection, veterinarians observed

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