NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 436
MRS A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
QUESTION 436
What was the finding of her departmentâs investigation into the death of
700 head of cattle in Mpumalanga during the period 1 July to 31 December
2012?               NW587E
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:
RESPONSE:
There was no sign of any infectious disease causing the mortalities. The
general condition of the animals affected was very poor; this together with
the cold spells may have resulted in these mortalities.
The Mpumalanga investigation report is attached