Cattle on the moove in Ermelo
Upon seeing Highvelder taking photographs of a few of these errant bovines, a resident approached the journalist and claimed that most of the cattle in town were specifically brought here by their owners to graze, since there were limited options for them in the rural township.
ERMELO – Cattle grazing in residential neighborhoods have become somewhat of a common sight in recent years.
These animals are frequently discovered to be untagged, unbranded or untattooed in accordance with the Animal Identification Act of 2002.
Under the act, all animals must be marked, and failure to do so may result in prosecution.
Upon seeing Highvelder taking photographs of a few of these errant bovines, a resident approached the journalist and claimed that most of the cattle in town were specifically brought here by their owners to graze, since there were limited options for them in the rural township.
There is justifiable concern among residents.
Highvelder had reported about two people who had died in a vehicle accident, colliding with a stray cow on the N17 not too long ago.
Additional problems can also arise from animals that are unmarked.
Read more about this as well as the registration process in the Highvelder.
