Due to the unusually wet summer experienced in several parts of South Africa, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) urges horse owners and veterinarians to vaccinate equines against African Horse Sickness (AHS). AHS is a notifiable viral disease that affects all equines and is often fatal. Horse owners in South Africa are reminded that the control of African Horse Sickness is of utmost importance. To discuss this further, Asanda Beda spoke to Dr Viviene Malan, State Veterinarian at the Western Cape Province Department of Agriculture.

<p>Due to the unusually wet summer experienced in several parts of South Africa, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) urges horse owners and veterinarians to vaccinate equines against African Horse Sickness (AHS). AHS is a notifiable viral disease that affects all equines and is often fatal. Horse owners in South Africa are reminded that the control of African Horse Sickness is of utmost importance. To discuss this further, Asanda Beda spoke to Dr Viviene Malan, State Veterinarian at the Western Cape Province Department of Agriculture.</p>