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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer (left), engages with Ms Leana Eksteen, Junior Farm Manager at Braams Voerkrale, and Dr Cilliers Louw, Private Veterinarian, during a visit to the feedlot. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen biosecurity measures and support livestock producers in the province's response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

Western Cape strengthens FMD response as farmers, veterinarians and government work together to expand vaccination efforts

The Western Cape Government continues to strengthen its response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), farmers, private veterinarians and Veterinary Services Programme, working together to protect livestock, livelihoods and the agricultural economy. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, recently visited a feedlot near […]

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll out ramps up as Western Cape receives 100,000 mores vaccine doses

Joint Media Release by Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer,  Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll out ramps up as Western Cape receives 100,000 mores vaccine doses 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine arrived at Cape Town International Airport last night, providing a further boost to

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Premier Winde Calls for Regulated FMD Permit Controls as 450 Cattle Vaccinated

Joint Media Release by: Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde National Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell 450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town.

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Minister Meyer sharing FMD Inforamtion at traffic control check on Stellnbosch Arterial Rd

Western Cape welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) National Disaster Classification

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address that Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) has been classified as a national disaster, enabling a strengthened, coordinated national effort to combat one of the most severe livestock disease outbreaks in years. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and

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