# The Agriculture Department says it has intensified control measures to curb the spread of the foot and mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. KZN has reported 165 cases with the Eastern Cape having 40 cases. The department says ongoing testing on selected properties aims to finalise surveillance efforts, with the hope that the results will support the lifting of foot and mouth disease restrictions soon. It has urged farmers to limit animal movements and exercise caution when procuring animals.
Agriculture Department intensifying measures to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease