Feedlot operators sued the state in the High Court over state action exposing the public to FMD risk.

The entities involved

• FMD →
  • Confirmed cases of FMD have emerged in Karasburg, prompting calls for emergency funding, culling measures, and movement restrictions for cloven-hoofed animals.Sun 19:52
  • FMD impacts African livestock and food systems.Sat 03:31
• state →

  organised community living under a system of government; either a sovereign state, constituent state, or federated state

  • Karnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.Mon 15:51
  • The United Democratic Front (UDF) has been established as the current government of the state.Mon 14:16
• high court →

  courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court

  • The High Court disqualified Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law.Mon 14:06
  • High court rules on a tunnel project that affects the ancient monument Stonehenge.Mon 12:06

Related events

• FMD implications are affecting Botswana's cattle industry and beef exports, with Dikoloti representing the government in a related dispute.Aug 17
• A livestock crisis is underway where FMD restrictions and El Niño are impacting rangelands, leading the Minister to address Parliament.Aug 17