NAMPO Confirms No Cloven-Hoofed Animals on 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Risk
Farmers Magazine | 10.02.2026 19:00
Grain SA and NAMPO management have confirmed that no cloven-hoofed animals will be allowed at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day, scheduled for 12-15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park. This precaution follows recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in South Africa, including cases moving closer to central production areas. Cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs are known carriers of FMD, and their presence at large gatherings poses a high biosecurity risk. The decision was made unanimously after consultations between NAMPO, Grain SA, and breeders’ associations, backed by thorough risk assessments and expert advice.
