Extra alert for rabies outbreak

25/08/2021 4 min
Extra alert for rabies outbreak

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Episode Synopsis

Mack Rapapali in discussion with SA Feedlot Association Executive, Dewald Olivier.

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services confirmed that they had received laboratory results on Monday confirming rabies in two dogs in Khayelitsha.

Investigations are currently under way to determine the source of the outbreak. According to the Western Cape Veterinary Service head, Dr Gininda Msiza, rabies is a viral disease affecting animals and people.