The company, owned by the government’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC), is reported to be in deep financial distress, which has led to a breakdown in basic animal care.
The suspension is particularly significant given that China is South Africa’s top destination for beef exports by volume.
With the new space, the Animal Nutrition division will extend its offerings of raw materials and specialised ingredients to the ruminant, swine, pet food, and aquaculture markets.
KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 165 FMD outbreaks, 147 of which are still active, while the Eastern Cape has reported 40 cases, 39 of which remain unresolved.