The Municipality has announced a Foot-and-Mouth Disease quarantine programme, but the pound won’t take stray cattle without written clearance.
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has urged South Africa to accelerate reforms while acknowledging progress made under the Government of National Unity
South Africa’s first locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines in over two decades delivered to strengthen containment efforts in Kouga.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has removed Dr Danie Odendaal from the ministerial task team on controlled diseases, citing his refusal to sign a confidentiality declaration.
The Western Cape allocated R100 million for vaccines to combat foot-and-mouth disease, implementing strict border controls and a 21-point action plan.
The country has officially resumed local production of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, ending a 20-year reliance on foreign supplies.
Kouga Municipality calls on farmers and residents to adhere strictly to containment measures following Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Kruisfontein.
Following 3 February stakeholder meeting, Kouga Municipality issues urgent update on Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Humansdorp area.
The Western Cape Government Cabinet received an update on measures being implemented to manage Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD), with officials confirming the outbreak remains contained within the province.
Following a confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, Kouga Municipality urgently calls on all farmers to implement strict control measures.