Ministry bans importation of cloven hoofed animals
01 Jun 2021
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security informs farmers, stakeholders and the general public of an official report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu Natal Province of the Republic of South Africa.
The media release says the importation of live cloven hooved animals and their fresh products from South Africa has therefore been banned.
The movement of such animals and their products, transiting through Botswana is also not allowed, says the release.
It further states that the importation of veldt grass, bedding and manure contaminated products and vehicles are also not allowed.
The release says the ban is with immediate effect until further notice, adding that all permits issued with respect to the above products are cancelled with immediate effect. ends
Source : BOPA
Author : BOPA
Location : GABORONE
Event : Press release
Date : 01 Jun 2021
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