The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of African Horse Sickness in and around Port Elizabeth.
Department veterinarian, Dr. Luba Mrwebi told Algoa FM News that this is a serious, often fatal disease for horses, mules, and donkeys, and the virus is spread by infected insects.
He says it causes fever and, heart and respiratory problems in affected animals.
"We can confirm reports of African Horse Sickness. One in Sardinhia Bay, one in Kragga Kamma and two in Theescombe. There was however another outbreak in Uitenhage in March. we advised farmers to vaccinate their horses. This is best done prior to the rainy season" he said
