Veterinary alters cattle movement

Director of Veterinary Services, Kgosietsile Motsu has said the revised protocol will enhance traceability of livestock.
Under the new dispensation, cattle movement permits will only be issued six weeks after bolus insertion and not three days like before. The changes require that cattle should be resident in a farm or cattle post for a minimum of 40 days before the permit is issued. Previously days of residence were not considered before a permit was issued.

A minimum of 90 days cattle residency in a territory before a permit is issued has been introduced. Previously there was no time limit. Motsu explained that the 90 days will not be required in a case of direct movement to the export abattoirs from the territory of birth.