South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease case confirmed in Western Cape

Western Cape Veterinary Services confirmed a case of Foot and Mouth Disease on a farm near Gouda, South Africa, which led to the immediate adoption of containment measures. The affected farm was placed under quarantine, along with two other farms in the Velddrif and Bredasdorp areas, from where the animals are believed to have been transported. All farms with cloven-hoofed animals within a 10-kilometer radius were also quarantined. Veterinary teams are conducting detailed inspections and surveillance at these farms. An investigation is underway into the transport company involved in the movement of the animals. All farms that have had contact with the company in the last 30 days will be ...