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Agriculture On Foot And Mouth Disease In KwaZulu-Natal Province
The outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal have not been successfully contained, with new cases recently detected in the Newcastle area. The disease has now spread beyond the initial Disease Management Area (DMA) declared in 2021, when outbreaks of the SAT2 FMD strain first emerged in the province.
To curb further spread of the virus, the Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has taken the decision to extend the boundaries of the DMA. This measure aims to control the movement of cloven-hoofed animals (cattle, sheep, and goats) and their derived products in affected areas. No cloven-hoofed animals, their products, or genetic material may be moved from, to, or within the DMA unless authorised by a state veterinary permit and in full compliance with the stipulated conditions of such permit.
The map hereunder shows the boundaries of the March 2025 DMA.
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The updated DMA boundaries will be officially declared in the Government Gazette in the coming days. The extended DMA will now include the following municipalities:
Entirely included municipalities:
Partially included municipalities (specific portions covered by the DMA):
National movement control measures
The Department reiterates that movement control measures, originally declared in October 2022, remain in place nationwide, and these control measures have been included again in the new Government Gazette notice.
These measures require that:
Responsibility of livestock owners
Section 11 of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), places a legal obligation on all animal owners and farm managers to take all reasonable steps to prevent their animals from becoming infected and to prevent the spread of diseases. Essential biosecurity measures include:
Reporting and control measures
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is classified as a controlled animal disease under the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), which mandates specific control measures, such as isolation and movement restrictions, enforced by Veterinary Services.
Any suspicious clinical symptoms, such as salivation, blisters in the mouth, limping, or hoof lesions, should be reported immediately to the local State Veterinarian, and such animals must not be moved under any circumstances.
For enquiries: Ms Joylene van Wyk Spokesperson Ministry of Agriculture E-mail: JoyleneV@nda.Agric.Za Cell: 27 63 298 5661
Ms Sara-Lea van Eeden Spokesperson on FMD: Ministry of Agriculture Cell: +27 83 446 6109
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Hungary Reports First Foot-and-mouth Cases In 50 Years
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Imports Of Animals From Hungary And Slovakia Now Allowed After Foot-and-mouth Disease Passes
Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle can once again be transported from Hungary and Slovakia starting Tuesday. The State Veterinary Administration has lifted the ban and border checks, stating that there is no evidence of continued spread of foot-and-mouth disease.
The import ban was imposed last week following an outbreak in Hungary near the Slovak border. However, the administration decided to ease the restrictions after confirming that the outbreak had been contained.
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