All cattle movement suspended 

SA – The decision has been made to suspend all cattle movement in the country, except for the movement of cattle to registered abattoirs for slaughter.

This drastic measure is expected to be very short term to halt the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) and catch up on vaccinations. 

According to this decision, no cattle may be moved for sales, shows, lobola or any other purpose. Cattle may also not be moved into or out of feedlots except when taken directly to slaughter facilities. All exports are also halted.

The only species currently affected by the suspension is cattle. This will not affect sheep, goats, and pigs. All movements of all cloven-hooved animals should, however, be undertaken with caution.
Most new FMD outbreaks are being caused by mechanical transmission through inanimate objects.

Wildlife Ranching SA press release extracts, 15 August 2022

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