Please find the Press Statement dated 11 February 2026
📍PREVENTION ALERT: STOP THE SPREAD OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
Following the confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Northern Cape, strict prevention measures must be implemented immediately to contain the spread of the virus and protect the Province’s livestock sector.
FMD spreads rapidly through direct animal contact and indirectly through contaminated vehicles, equipment, clothing and footwear. Compliance with biosecurity measures is critical at this stage.
All farmers and livestock owners are urged to:
- Restrict livestock movement
- Do not sell or buy animals, particularly from unknown sources
- Disinfect vehicles, equipment and footwear before and after farm access
- Isolate any sick animals immediately
- Limit visitors to farms and control access points
Failure to comply may accelerate transmission and deepen the economic impact on farmers, auctions, abattoirs and the broader rural economy.
Report any suspected symptoms without delay to State Veterinary Services:
Pixley Ka Seme Region: 087 6300 356
Frances Baard: 087 6300 351
John Taolo Gaetsewe: 087 6300 354 / 087 6300 302
ZF Mgcawu: 087 6300 304
Namakwa: 087 6300 329 / 087 6300 346
📌Protect your herd, Protect your Future. Report FMD immediately.
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