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[TOP STORY] SA’s animal health makeover signals major policy shift

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'So too do we need to look at completely changing the policies around how we deal with animal – and plant – diseases going forward as we rebuild that biosecurity ecosystem in South Africa,' says Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen.

4 Jun 10AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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