Agriculture Department quarantines farms in Western Cape due to Avian Influenza
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the Western Cape has compelled the Department of Agriculture to quarantine many farms, preventing the movement of live animals or eggs. Over 500 000 chickens have been culled as a result of the outbreak, and eggs have been destroyed to prevent the sickness from spreading further. The move will cause a shortage of both eggs and chickens and subsequently push up prices […]
