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Department of Agriculture

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Industry development

Agricultural Economic Services

The economic security of the Western Cape agricultural sector is something that cannot be taken for granted, but which must be nurtured and cultivated.

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Education

EDI: Agricultural Internship Programme

What does the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Internship Programme entail?

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is committed t

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Industry development

Performing Animals Protection Act licensing

Amendment of the Performing Animals Protection Act (PAPA) (Act 24 of 1935, amended by Act 4 of 2016)

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Industry development

Exporting animal products

What is veterinary export certification?

It is the assurance by the relevant role-players in the exporting country to the relevant role-players

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Community care

Rabies vaccinations

A virus causes rabies, and it can infect all mammals, including humans (a zoonosis). Contact with infected animals spreads the disease to humans.

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Industry development

African Horse Sickness

The African Horse Sickness vaccination season runs from June to October each year. 

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Transport

Travelling with your pet

Exporting pet dogs and cats from the Western Cape

Pets travelling out of South Africa generally require a Veterinary Health Certificate certi

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