The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has lifted the quarantine on nine locations affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Limpopo province.
According to a statement 10 properties still remain under quarantine. “Our veterinary services are continuously working with the affected farmers to resolve the remaining 10 farms, and good progress is being made in this regard,” the department said.
It has confirmed that Botswana has lifted the ban on live cattle imports from South Africa.
“The import conditions for export of cattle to Botswana have been revised and a health certificate has been agreed upon. FMD-specific import conditions include isolation of animals for at least 30 days while preparing for export under supervision of the Veterinary Authority, and testing for FMD during this time,” the statement read.
“Once the process of resolving all affected premises has been concluded, the department will embark on a general surveillance strategy in the areas affected by the January 2019 and November 2019 outbreaks.
The outcome of this survey will determine the process of regaining international FMD-free zone status,” the department said.
