Aug 16, 2022
Government has announced a national ban on moving cattle to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, which is among the world’s most infectious animal illnesses.
Cattle may not be moved from one property to another for a period of 21 days. The suspension will be reviewed weekly.
The country is currently experiencing 116 incidents of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), involving farms, feedlots and communal areas in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Free State.
Cattle that are already at shows, auctions and en route into the republic will be given 48 hours to be permitted to move to final destination after being sold.
There will be exceptions, including if there is a veterinary permit for direct slaughter at registered abattoirs and for slaughter for ritual purposes.
The country is currently experiencing 116 incidents of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), involving farms, feedlots and communal areas in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Free State.
The ban is only applicable to cattle, as this was identified as the main cause of the continued spread of the disease.
However, cloven hoofed animals can spread FMD, and the movement of sheep, goats, pigs and cloven hoofed game animals should also be handled with the necessary caution, said Didiza. Â
The ban will be declared in the Government Gazette, and any disregard for it will be regarded as a criminal offence.
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