All movement of cattle banned as foot and mouth disease spreads

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As foot and mouth disease spreads, minister of agriculture Thoko Didiza has banned all movement of cattle throughout SA. Any disregard for the ban is a criminal offence.

The department said the exception will only be upon veterinary permit for cattle for direct slaughter at registered abattoirs, and“Cattle that are already at shows, auctions and en route into the republic will be given 48 hours to be permitted to move to a final destination after being sold, the local state veterinary office should be contacted for these permits,” Didiza said.

She warned that perpetrators moving cattle illegally will be prosecuted for contravention of the Animal Diseases Act. According to the ministry statement, “The minister recognises the major disruption that the movement ban will cause in the normal business of many sectors. For this reason, the ban is only applicable to cattle, as the movement of cattle was identified as the main cause of the continued spread of the outbreaks.

“However, the public is reminded that all cloven-hoofed animals can spread the foot and mouth disease virus, and the movement of sheep, goats, pigs and cloven-hoofed game animals should also be handled with the necessary caution.” It said animals showing suspicious clinical symptoms — including salivation, blisters in the mouth, limping or hoof lesions — must not be moved under any circumstances. In this case, members of the public are encouraged to contact their district state veterinary services or their private veterinarians immediately.

 

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