Rabies is a deadly disease which can affect all warm-blooded animals, and is transmitted by bites. In the Western Cape, rabies is mostly found in wild animals, but it does sometimes spill over into the domestic animal population when cattle, sheep, dogs and cats develop the disease. Worldwide, people are most commonly exposed when companion …
On Tuesday, August 16, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) announced a national ban on the movement of cattle. This drastic intervention follows the recent rapid spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa. There are currently active outbreaks in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal provinces and new …
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is inviting interested companies from the Agri-Processing Sectors (Food, Beverage & Cosmetics) to apply to participate at the 7th edition of the Agro-Food West Africa Exhibition 2022. Please note that the completed application forms, together with supporting documentation must be submitted no later than Friday, 26th August 2022. No …
Invitation to the Agro-Food West Africa Exhibition 2022 in Ghana Read More »
Due to the dramatic increase in African Horse Sickness (AHS) cases in the AHS infected (endemic) zone of the country over the last several months, many areas have been closed for direct movement into the AHS controlled area of the Western Cape. All Provinces, including Beaufort West of the Western Cape (which is outside the …
Restrictions in the movement of equids due to increase in AHS cases Read More »
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
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