LIMPOPO FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) WORKSHOP

Organised by Veterinarians, Industry & Farmers | Supported by RuVASA and The Wildlife Group of SAVA

Following the news of yet another Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Limpopo, veterinarians, industry representatives, and farmers agree urgent, coordinated action at ground level is essential.

This workshop brings State Veterinarians (SVs), Private Veterinarians (PVs), industry, and farmers together to move beyond discussion — and into practical, solution-driven action. Therefore, fully supported by the Rural/Ruminant Veterinary Association of SA (RuVASA) and the Wildlife Group of SAVA!

Workshop objectives :

* Strengthen collaboration between State and Private Veterinarians

* Re-establish the critical role of PVs in disease management and control

* Highlight Limpopo’s importance in vaccine allocation, including buffalo, wildlife, stud, and commercial farms

* Shift from blame to leadership — problem solving starts here

* Prioritise access to sufficient, high-quality vaccine FAST

* Establish local JOCs and management teams led by local veterinarians

Venue: The Ranch Resort, Polokwane, Limpopo

Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Registration: 08:00

Proceedings: 09:00 – 16:00

Venue info: https://theranch.co.za/

RSVP:

https://forms.gle/CdebESKAKsHgMC1h8

Or WhatsApp Dr Dario Cremona – 083 675 8002

Confirmed speakers:

* Dr David Gerber

* Dr David Pretorius

* Dr Dario Cremona (Chair)

* Dr Shaun Morris

* Dr Dave Midgley

* Additional contributors to be confirmed with the programme.

We anticipate that the event will be live-streamed to accommodate online attendance.

Key topics include:

FMD status & control • Vaccination strategy • Cattle industry impact

Buffalo & wildlife interface • Public–private coordination

State veterinary role • Practical problem-solving workshop session

Please share widely with farmers, veterinarians, industry leaders, and stakeholders.