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Department of Agriculture

Animals

FMD under control

Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak under control in Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture confirms that the recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak detected at a feedlot in Gouda, in...

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Biosecurity

Together, we must improve biosecurity and fight animal diseases to protect our economy and job creation

The Western Cape is facing a serious and urgent challenge: the growing threat of animal disease outbreaks such as African Swine Fever...

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African Horse Sickness Vaccine

African Horse Sickness (AHS) vaccination essential

Due to the unusually wet summer experienced in several parts of South Africa, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) urges horse...

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Industry development

Research and Technology Development Services

In order to be at the forefront of technological developments in agriculture, the Department provides timely and relevant research and technology development services i

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Community care

Veterinary Services

The Programme Veterinary Services is responsible for managing animal risks and the safety of foods from animal origin under national and international standards and con

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