Fever controlled area
11 April 2006
The Classical Swine Fever outbreak in the Eastern Cape Province is under
control but not eradicated completely. In order to contain and fully eradicate
the disease, movement control measures were strengthened by declaring the whole
of the Eastern Cape Province as a Classical Swine Fever controlled area in
terms of the Animal Diseases Act.
No live pigs, pork or pork products may be taken out of the Eastern Cape
Province. Hunters must take note that the measures include wild pigs, warthogs
and bush pigs as well as any of their products. Roadblocks at the borders of
the Eastern Cape Province are enforcing the movement ban to prevent spread of
the disease. The public is requested to adhere to the instituted measures in
order to assist in the eradication campaign. Details are available from State
Veterinary offices.
A targeted surveillance programme is running in all the provinces to assist
in the early detection of any possible occurrence of the disease. The Eastern
Cape Province is currently the only infected province.
Enquiries:
Steve Galane
Tel: (012) 319 7312
Cell: 083 635 7346
E-mail: smais@nda.agric.za
Issued by: Department of Agriculture
11 April 2006
Source: Department of Agriculture (http://www.nda.agric.za)
