09 Jan 2019

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security informs the general public, stakeholders and farming community of an official report of Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

A press release from the ministry says as a result, the importation of live cloven-hoofed animals and their products from South Africa is banned.

The movement of such animals and their products, originating from South Africa and transiting through Botswana is also not allowed and the importation of veldt grasses, bedding and animal manure contaminated products and vehicles are also not allowed.

It says all permits issued in respect to the above products are cancelled with immediate effect.

“The public will be updated on new developments regarding the situation, it concludes.” Ends