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Investigation Demanded Into “Just for Some Amusement” E-Mail Concerning Foot-And-Mouth Disease

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands an investigation into an e-mail concerning foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that was allegedly written by the Chief of Staff of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, which reads “Attached just received for some amusement”. The e-mail from the Minister of Agriculture’s Chief of Staff, Ms Jana le Roux, which is currently […]

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Unregulated and Unregistered Livestock Undermine FMD Control in Gauteng

Location: News

(Debate in the Gauteng Legislature on foot-and-mouth disease) The continued spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Gauteng and the fact that much of the livestock in the province are unregulated and unregistered pose a serious risk to the province’s agricultural sector. Although the Department of Agriculture emphasises the roll-out of vaccines and other control measures, […]

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Victory Not Just for Livestock Farmers, but for the Entire Civil Society

Location: News

Yesterday’s court ruling on private sector involvement in the vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is clearly a major victory for livestock farmers. Together with private veterinarians, they have long been ready to assist in combating this disease. Their efforts were, however, curtailed by a state that wanted to keep control of the process in its […]

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Needless Delays in Roll-Out of FMD Vaccine Jeopardise Calving Season in the Free State

Location: News

The critical shortage of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine is creating mounting pressure on farmers as calving season is around the corner. While the crisis worsens, farmers are losing calves and herds are increasingly weakened. A farmer in the eastern Free State informed the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) that more than 50% of his calves […]

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Western Cape Receives 50 000 More Foot-And-Mouth Disease Vaccine Doses

Location: News

Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer have welcomed the arrival of 50 000 more Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province. Premier Alan Winde said that the province’s efforts to combat FMD continue to make strong progress. “This latest shipment will further bolster our drive …

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