Western Cape makes strong progress in fight against foot-and-mouth disease [SOUND]

# Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, has thanked farmers, veterinarians and industry groups for their cooperation in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease. Meyer urges cattle owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated and that strict biosecurity measures are followed. He says strong cooperation between the government and the agricultural sector is important to protect the province’s livestock and agricultural economy: