13 Apr 2016

In view of the buffalo incursion at Moreane crush in the Letlhakane East extension  in Southern district, the Department of Veterinary Services has taken a decision to suspend animal movement in the affected areas. 

The department, as per a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, says movement of cloven hoofed animals and their products is not allowed into, out of and within Zone 11 (Southern, Kgatleng, South East, Kweneng districts). 

Additionally, slaughter of cloven hoofed animals at all slaughter facilities in Zone 11 is suspended with immediate effect and beef export to European Union and other trading partners is suspended with immediate effect until further notice and movement of cloven hoofed animals and their products remains unchanged in other areas. 

The farming community and the general public, as per the release, will be informed of any further developments and all are urged to take safety precautions, “because these are dangerous animals, but should be reported to DVS, Department of Wildlife and National Parks or the police immediately.” ENDS