WARNING NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS: Cattle tied to short rope next to road exiting Ermelo to Bethal
Both animals had ropes tied around their necks with one rope eating away through the flesh of one of the cow’s necks.
The Highvelder recently spotted two cows tied-up to poles next to the road exiting Ermelo to Bethal.
Both had ropes tied around their necks with one rope eating away through the flesh of one of the cow’s necks.
The ropes are about three meters in length which offer limited movability and grazing opportunity for them.
The cows are not marked or branded.
The Highvelder was about to leave when the owner of the cattle, Ms Linah Mkhaliphi (56) approached to explain why she tied them next to the road.
Read the complete article in the Highvelder.
The Animal Identification Act of 2002 makes it compulsory to mark all livestock.
This also benefits livestock owners when their animals have been stolen.
A legal ID mark provides positive proof of ownership, making it possible to trace the owner if the stolen or lost animal is recovered.
All livestock owners must register their ID marks at the office of the Registrar of Animal Identification and then mark their animals accordingly.
Where to apply for identification
Registration forms can be obtained from the department of agriculture, extension offices, magistrate’s offices, vets, SAPS stock theft units or the Registrar of Animal Identification. There is a once-off registration fee. Buy a revenue stamp at the Post Office for the right amount and stick it on the application form. Then post the form to the Registrar of Animal Identification, Private Bag X138, Pretoria 0001.The registration is placed on the National Register of Animal Identification System (AIS).
