Buffalo Ranchers: Buffalo VPN: Quick Summary
Updated: Feb 16
The Buffalo Veterinary Procedural Notice (VPN) is a legal framework under the Animal Diseases Act that regulates how buffalo may be kept and moved within South Africa.
In short, the VPN covers:
Registration of farms keeping buffalo
Compulsory disease testing (FMD, TB, Corridor Disease and Brucellosis)
Strict isolation and fencing requirements
Veterinary movement permits and approval timelines
Controlled area regulations, particularly around the Kruger National Park regions
Reporting obligations and change-of-ownership rules
Compliance includes microchipping, double-fenced isolation facilities, supervised testing, detailed record-keeping, and formal approval before any movement of buffalo between farms.
These procedures are designed to strengthen biosecurity and protect the long-term integrity of the buffalo industry.
For a full breakdown of requirements, timelines and responsibilities:
Download the complete Buffalo Veterinary Procedural Notice (VPN) Quick Summary below:
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