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Western Cape Farmers urged to remain alert following Foot-And-Mouth disease outbreaks in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng

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Livestock farmers in the Western Cape are being urged to remain alert and exercise caution following new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) reported in Newcastle and Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, which have also spread to Mpumalanga and Gauteng, via auctions. These cases were confirmed by the National Department of Agriculture in recent months. The incidents serve as […]

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Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs

Announcement /

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Minister Meyer’s comment comes following the departure of a consignment of 32 horses to the European Union (EU) on Saturday, 17 August 2024. Minister Meyer

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Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs

Announcement, Veterinary Services /

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape Government’s Beaufort West State Veterinarian Office at the local weighbridge to inspect vehicles transporting livestock through the town. Commenting on the operation Minister Meyer highlighted that biosecurity presented a major risk to the agricultural

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Western Cape livestock industry working together against foot and mouth disease

Announcement, Diseases, Veterinary Services /

THE WESTERN CAPE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY WORKING TOGETHER AGAINST FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE: KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN MOVING LIVESTOCK IN SOUTH AFRICA Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious and painful viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs that causes sores in the mouth and/or around the feet. However,

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