WRSA is hosting a Buffalo Symposium on 20 May 2023 at Castle de Wildt in Modimolle.
Experts will be on hand to advise members about:
• the latest processes with respect to buffalo ranch registration,
• movement, keeping, and housing requirements,
• biosecurity, disease updates and disease control, particularly FMD and brucellosis in SA, and
• updates on the latest industry technical developments, including the innovative, one-year test pilot programme for the privatisation and movement of buffalo.
Attendees will also have access to assistance and real-time guidance to register on the WRSAPortal and the process to apply for new BU numbers which is replacing the old WR numbers through the portal.
Venue: Castle de Wildt, Modimolle
Date: Saturday, 20 May 2023
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Programme
| Time | Topic / Activity | Purpose | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Arrival, Symposium registration, BU ranch registration, and in-person training and facilitation | Coffee and tea available | WRSAPortal support |
| 10:00 | Welcome | Richard York | |
| 10:15 | National Biosecurity update | Brucellosis, Foot and Mouth Disease, Risks of mixing cattle and buffalo | Prof Anita Michel / Dr Livio Heath |
| 11:00 | Technical updates | WRSAPortal registration, Authorized veterinarian proposal, CPD Training, Buffalo VPN | WRSA / Dr David Pretorius / Dr Richard Burroughs |
| 12:00 | Q&A | ||
| 12:30 | Industry updates | TOPS, Lion Task team | Richard York |
| 13:00 | Light lunch | ||
| 14:00 | Electronic Registration system, BU ranch registration, and in-person training and facilitation | WRSAPortal support | |
Online Booking
BU Application document checklist
Members can register for the new BU number (which is replacing the old WR numbers) through the WRSAPortal.
Please have electronic copies of the following documents on hand to submit with the registration:
- ID Document
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of ownership of buffalo
- Nature Conservation letter for adequate fencing
- Title deed for applying ranch
