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FMD FMD
The concern was raised that FMD was not handled efficiently and
The concern was raised that FMD was not handled efficiently and
that the time frame to re-instate “FMD free zones” would take too
that the time frame to re-instate “FMD free zones” would take too
long. Limpopo Department of Agriculture did not pay overtime to
long. Limpopo Department of Agriculture did not pay overtime to
the technicians who did the first serological tests for FMD,
the technicians who did the first serological tests for FMD, they they
therefore refused to do the second round of testing. The deadline
therefore refused to do the second round of testing. The deadline
for submission of results to the OIE was therefore missed.
for submission of results to the OIE was therefore missed.

If the private veterinarians were notified of the problems, they would
If the private veterinarians were notified of the problems, they would
have done the job.
have done the job.

Export Missions
Export Missions
Johann Kotzé accompanied the DAFF mission to Indonesia where
Johann Kotzé accompanied the DAFF mission to Indonesia where
he met with the High Commissioner of Indonesia. There was a good
he met with the High Commissioner of Indonesia. There was a good
trade vibe between Indonesia and South Africa. He also met with
trade vibe between Indonesia and South Africa. He also met with
the chairman of the Business Chamber. Trade and Economics. He
the chairman of the Business Chamber. Trade and Economics. He
believed there were enough traders who wanted trade with South
believed there were enough traders who wanted trade with South
Africa, but negotiations must take place on the ministerial level.
Africa, but negotiations must take place on the ministerial level.

Johann Kotzé attended a veterinary conference with the Head of
Johann Kotzé attended a veterinary conference with the Head of
Veterinary Services in Indonesia and found it very insightful.
Veterinary Services in Indonesia and found it very insightful.

During a presentation by an Australian representative, it was
During a presentation by an Australian representative, it was
concluded that Australia was well prepared for an ASF outbreak,
concluded that Australia was well prepared for an ASF outbreak,
although they have never had it before. It was also clear that South
although they have never had it before. It was also clear that South
Africa was well prepared and knowledgeable on ASF. No meeting
Africa was well prepared and knowledgeable on ASF. No meeting
took place with veterinary services on DAFF’s side in Indonesia.
took place with veterinary services on DAFF’s side in Indonesia.

Vietnam
Vietnam
Dr Peter Evans met up with Johann Kotzé and the other delegates
Dr Peter Evans met up with Johann Kotzé and the other delegates
in Vietnam where they visited retailers and had the opportunity to
in Vietnam where they visited retailers and had the opportunity to
speak to a chain manager of a Vietnamese retail group. Their
speak to a chain manager of a Vietnamese retail group. Their
preferred trading allies are Australia and Europe.
preferred trading allies are Australia and Europe.

Dr Leana Janse van Rensburg, Johann Kotzé and Peter Evans met
Dr Leana Janse van Rensburg, Johann Kotzé and Peter Evans met
up in Hanoi to meet with the Vietnamese Department of Agriculture.
up in Hanoi to meet with the Vietnamese Department of Agriculture.
There is no free trade agreement with Vietnam. Vietnamese
There is no free trade agreement with Vietnam. Vietnamese
veterinary services are under capacitated so delays in
veterinary services are under capacitated so delays in
correspondence and negotiations can be expected. The
correspondence and negotiations can be expected. The
Vietnamese government veterinarian emphasised that they would
Vietnamese government veterinarian emphasised that they would
only communicate with official SA veterinarians and not industry. Dr
only communicate with official SA veterinarians and not industry. Dr
Leana Janse van Rensburg gave a presentation
Leana Janse van Rensburg gave a presentation on our on our
compartment system to highlight that we can give credible health
compartment system to highlight that we can give credible health
assurances. Dr Peter Evans presented SAPPO’s Pork360 system.
assurances. Dr Peter Evans presented SAPPO’s Pork360 system.

Vietnamese authorities emphasised that Food safety was important.
Vietnamese authorities emphasised that Food safety was important.

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