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Media Statement 1 – Multi-Agency Command Centre on 9 February 2026

Garden Route District MunicipalityRef: https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-09-Statement.pdf

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This is a media statement about a Multi-Agency Command Centre engagement on 9 February 2026 to coordinate the response to a suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Hartenbos (Mossel Bay municipal area). Samples were collected from symptomatic cattle on a dairy farm, and test results are expected by 10 February. A provisional 10 km quarantine area and control points were established, with restrictions on livestock movement and 600 vaccine doses received. The statement lists participating agencies and provides contact details for reporting suspected incidents and media queries.

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Report suspected FMD incidents to the Garden Route Emergency Call Centre (phone or WhatsApp)

If you suspect foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) incidents, you can report them to the Garden Route Emergency Call Centre by phone or WhatsApp.

Who it is for: members of the public or stakeholders who need to report suspected FMD incidents
How to act on it: Call 044 805 5071 or WhatsApp 081 709 5193 to report suspected FMD incidents.

The document's recorded date is 9 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Report Suspected FMD Incidents Garden Route Emergency Call Centre 044 805 5071 or WhatsApp 081 709 5193

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https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-09-Statement.pdf

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Suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak
Location: Hartenbos, Mossel Bay municipal area (Garden Route District Municipality)
Date/time of engagement: 9 February 2026 at 16h00
Samples collected from symptomatic cattle on a dairy farm; several calves died
Test results expected by: 10 February 2026
Provisional quarantine area: 10 km radius around suspected farm
Control points established; additional control points to be established
Livestock allowed to enter quarantine area: only for slaughter at abbatoirs
Vaccines received: 600 doses on 9 February 2026
Stakeholders/agencies: Agri Western Cape; Western Cape Department of Agriculture: Veterinary Services; Milk Producers' Organisations; Red Meat Producers' Organisation; South African Police Service; Garden Route District Municipality; local municipalities
Next update to be published by: 11 February 2025 (as stated)
Incident reporting: Garden Route Emergency Call Centre 044 805 5071 / WhatsApp 081 709 5193
Media queries: Rojeanne de Wet (Agri Western Cape) and Herman Pieters (GRDM Manager: Communications)
Agri Western Cape
Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)
Western Cape Department of Agriculture: Veterinary Services
Milk Producers' Organisations
Red Meat Producers' Organisation
South African Police Service
Local Municipalities
Dr Leana Janse van Rensburg (State Veterinarian)
Rojeanne de Wet (Agri Western Cape)
Herman Pieters (GRDM Manager: Communications)

Media Statement 1 &#8211; Multi-Agency Command Centre on 9 February 2026

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Media Statement 1 – Multi-Agency Command Centre on 9 February 2026