Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984)

Notices

Control Measures relating to Foot and Mouth Disease Routine Vaccination

3. Animals and disease (s10(2)(b) and (c))
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(1) The scheme pertains to Foot-and-Mouth Disease, a highly contagious viral illness in animals that causes fever, blisters in the mouth and the hooves, leading to morbidity, mortality in some cases, and a significant economic impact.

 

(2) Cloven-hoofed animals are susceptible to Foot-and-Mouth Disease and can spread the disease.