Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984)

Notices

Control Measures relating to Foot and Mouth Disease Routine Vaccination

4. Objects (s10(2)(a))
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The objects of this scheme shall be to—

 

(1) Function as an adjunct to other legislation, regulations and control measures pertaining to FMD;

 

(2) Enable animal owners to mitigate against the impact of FMD by facilitating the voluntarily vaccination against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) by participating animal owners under the oversight of state veterinary services within the requirements of the scheme;

 

(3) Create an opportunity for a public-private-partnership to support FMD control; and,

 

(4) Facilitate continued business operations to participants to ensure food security and trade opportunities.