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Foot and Mouth disease ban lifted in the Western Cape – Producers to remain vigilant

Announcement, Diseases /

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture,  Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the national government’s decision to lift the ban on the movement of cattle in South Africa. The ban, instituted by Ms Thoko Didiza, the National Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, aimed to prevent the further spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). […]

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Food Safety is everyone’s business

Announcement, Departmental News /

7 June 2022 is World Food Safety Day. This year’s slogan, Food Safety is everyone’s business, focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to food safety. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture takes its food safety mandate very seriously. Our team of professionals in Veterinary Services regularly inspects and audits the 62 registered abattoirs in the province

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WCD of Agriculture to host African Swine Fever information days in Southern Cape

Announcement, Diseases /

Earlier this month, I announced the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Southern Cape, one in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay and the other in Thembalethu, George. Since then, Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) veterinary officials who have been working tirelessly to assist the affected smallholder farmers and prevent the further spread of the

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