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PRO/AH/EDR> African horse sickness – South Africa: (NC) susp., RFI

African Horse Sickness -- South AfricaA quarantine notice on horses has been issued by the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture after a suspected case of African Horse Sickness [AHS] was reported at Kuruman [Kalahary region].The quarantine restricts movement of horses and donkeys within a 30 kilometer radius around the town.Department spokesperson Thebe says unvaccinated animals could cause an outbreak of the disease. Thebe says: "We need to advise them that they need to keep their horses indoors Read more [...]