FMD OUTBREAK PROTOCOLS IN KZN
We are regretfully once again faced with regulations that restrict the movement of animals, animal carcasses and products into and out of the KZN Disease Management Area (DMA).
URGENT NOTICE: FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) OUTBREAK IN NEWCASTLE
WRSA have received confirmation of two cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Osizweni, Newcastle, with further test results pending from two additional sites. A provisional 20 km control zone has been established, affecting areas near Utrecht, the N11 towards Ballengeich, Dannhauser and Dundee.
AFRICAN ARMYWORM OUTBREAK
An outbreak of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) has been reported in Limpopo and surrounding areas, including Groblersdal, Carolina, Badplaas, Pretoria North, and Bronkhorstspruit.
ARC-OVR Temporarily Suspends Brucellosis Testing for Buffalo and Wildlife
With ARC-OVR’s suspension of brucellosis serology testing for buffalo and other wildlife species effective 1 February 2025, WRSA has stepped in to ensure our members are not left without a solution for the anticipated 6 months suspension.
African Swine Fever Report Dated 30 November 2024
African Swine fever (ASF) is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984).
Media Release on Rabies
AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES, THE PUBLIC AND TRAVELLERS ARE WARNED ABOUT RABIES IN DOGS, CAPE FUR SEALS AND OTHER ANIMALS IN SA
BUFFALO VPN OF 2017: QUICK SUMMARY
16 February 2024 – As requested by members, herewith is a quick summary of the Buffalo VPN of March 20217, as reinstated on 17 January 2024. Dr Richard Burroughs, on behalf of WRSA and The Buffalo Company, has kindly summarised the important points of the VPN for ease of reference, see below. Members are also […]
EARLY WARNING: CONFIRMATION OF THEILERIOSIS OUTBREAKS IN ZIMBABWE
07 February 2024 – The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development (DALRRD) has sent a letter to advise provincial veterinary services, the National Animal Health Forum, and private veterinarians of the confirmation of outbreaks of Theiliriosis in neighbouring Zimbabwe. It is important to note that no outbreaks of East Coast Fever/January Disease have […]
MANAGING HUMAN-WILDLIFE RABIES CONTACTS; HANDLING SUSPECTED ANIMAL RABIES CASES
29 January 2024 – The National Animal Health Forum published The Wildlife Rabies – Human contact document as part of the Rabies Advisory Group toolkit to assist anyone who has contact with wildlife to manage human-wildlife contact where rabies could be spread as well as advise on how to handle cases of suspected rabies cases in […]
NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH UPDATE REPORT DECEMBER 2023: CAUTION ADVISED
24 January 2024 – The Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVaSA) have provided the latest disease reports to update farmers and ranchers on the prevalence of diseases and other conditions that veterinarians diagnosed during December. According to Dr Peter Oberem, WRSA Director of Breeding, Animal Health & Biosecurity, says: “The report is very important […]
