Mec Kekana Urges Livestock Farmers To Strengthen Biosecurity

This is a government news release from the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, published on 17 August 2026. It reports that MEC Nakedi Grace Kekana urged livestock farmers to strengthen biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, especially in high-risk areas like Mopani District near the Kruger National Park. She also called for better cooperation between farmers, extension officers, and police to address stock theft and highlighted ongoing service delivery challenges such as limited access to dipping tanks and auction facilities.