TLU SA is shocked after the announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development that livestock auctions in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and North West are suspended until further notice, after the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Molemole district of Limpopo.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a tough blow to the livestock and game farmers in the country, who have already been brought to their knees by the disastrous drought,\u201d says Mr Henk van de Graaf, the regional chairman of TLU SA North. \u201cThe selling of livestock was the only existing solution for farmers who don\u2019t have feed for their animals anymore. Now, this avenue is also closed off.\u201d<\/p>\n
TLU SA realises that serious action is needed to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease, but is not convinced that the banning of auctions is the solution. The government should rather ensure the original preventative measures are strictly followed and implemented.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ban on auctions also holds serious consequences for the consumer, especially with the festive season around the corner,\u201d says Mr van de Graaf. \u201cConsumers should prepare themselves for a drastic increase in the price of meat and meat products. Meat will also become very scarce.\u201d<\/p>\n
TLU SA will create a database of buyers and sellers of meat which will give farmers the opportunity to sell their meat. TLU SA is also looking into direct internet sales of healthy animals to support farmers.<\/p>\n
Any buyers and sellers of meat, as well as any farmers who have suffered losses as a result of foot and mouth disease, must contact TLU SA urgently by calling Wilma Prinsloo on 082 555 4553 or sending an email to wilma@ntlu.co.za.<\/p>\n
Issued by: TLU SA<\/p>\n
Date: 14 November 2019<\/p>\n
Enquiries: Mr Henk van de Graaf, Regional Chairman: TLU SA North,
\nCell.: 076 563 3800
\nMr Bennie van Zyl, General Manager TLU SA,
\nCell.: 082 466 4470<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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