Foot-and-mouth disease
The National RPO’s reaction to the national strategy regarding foot-and-mouth disease
The National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) took note of the recent media briefing by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, where he outlined the proposed national strategy for containing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In a statement from Dr Frikkie Maré, Chief Executive Officer of the National RPO, he[...]
FMD: Beefmaster Group welcomes lifting of ban
Earlier today the government announced the lifting of the 21-day ban on the movement of livestock, with revised restrictions imposed to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). “We are very happy that the government has introduced FMD ‘hot-zones’, by establishing Disease Management Areas, which allow for more effective[...]
Update on the Foot-and- mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is pleased to announce that quarantine has been lifted on 9 locations, with 10 properties remaining under quarantine. Our veterinary Services are continuously working with the affected farmers to resolve the remaining 10 farms, and good progress is being made[...]
Minister Didiza updates the public on the unbanning of auctions
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza, MP has today 17 February 2020, announced that the blanket ban on gatherings animals is now lifted, since the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth three months ago in the Molemole District in Limpopo. The Minister’s decision follows the briefing she received from[...]
Update on the Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, has this month identified additional premises as positive for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This brings the total number of confirmed positive locations since the start of outbreak to sixteen (16), with all positive cases inside Limpopo Province. The Department[...]