1. (a) The total number of Veterinarian's posts in the province is 28 (Animal health, Labs and VPH).
b) N(i) 6 of these are vacant (5 in Animal health and 1 in the laboratory).
(ii) The province intends filling vacant positions in the new financial year.
2. With up 1000 000 mature livestock units in Limpopo province and 22 filled positions, the Livestock Units per State veterinarian ratio is 1:45 000.
3. Yes, the Compulsory Community Services (CCS) with Veterinarians has been implemented, and have been having a new cohort on an annual basis. There are currently 10 CCS Veterinarians across the Province.
4. (a) Foot and Mouth disease, Rabies, Lumpy skin disease and sporadic tick- borne diseases have been the major challenges.
(b) Vaccinations and identification of the susceptible population in the protection zone. Dipping of the communal cattle.