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Department of Agriculture

Animals

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Education

Equine Studies

Equine Studies follows the Equine Qualifications Authority of South Africa (EQASA) syllabus. Modules 1 to 3 cover all aspects of horse care and stable yard management.

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Industry development

Performing Animals Protection Act licensing

Amendment of the Performing Animals Protection Act (PAPA) (Act 24 of 1935, amended by Act 4 of 2016)

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Community care

Rabies vaccinations

A virus causes rabies, and it can infect all mammals, including humans (a zoonosis). Contact with infected animals spreads the disease to humans.

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Industry development

African Horse Sickness

The African Horse Sickness vaccination season runs from June to October each year. 

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