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Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the...

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Industry development

Veterinary public health and food safety

All meat consumers have the right of access to safe meat from known approved sources.

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Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape...

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Rabies confirmed in a seal from Cape Town – Report seal bites

On 7 June 2024, a case of rabies was confirmed in a wild Cape fur seal from Big Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town. Suspected positive results have...

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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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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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Industry development

Veterinary laboratory services

The Provincial Veterinary Laboratory at Helderfontein, Stellenbosch renders an extensive diagnostic service to the livestock, poultry, ostrich, and aquaculture industri

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Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All

Today, 28 September 2023 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest...

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