Restrictions lifted in Eastern Cape and Limpopo

FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

- IOL REPORTER

MINISTER of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced the lifting of the disease management areas (DMAs) in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces, following successful containment of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks.

This decision comes after rigorous veterinary interventions and vaccination efforts yielded positive results, ensuring the safety and health of local livestock and safeguarding the livelihoods of many farmers.

The DMAs in question were initiated in response to FMD incidents that posed a serious threat to cattle health and agricultural productivity. In the Kouga and Kou-Kamma municipalities of Eastern Cape, the DMA had been operational since July 26, 2024, aimed at controlling FMD outbreaks.