{"id":401337,"date":"2026-09-25T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=401337"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T18:41:42","slug":"grootfontein-show-continues-as-livestock-returns-to-farms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=401337","title":{"rendered":"Grootfontein Show continues as livestock returns to farms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE Grootfontein Agricultural and Industrial Show will continue until Friday, 25 September, despite livestock exhibitors being required to return cattle and small stock to their farms of origin following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual show officially got underway with its traditional parade, with this year\u2019s pirate theme bringing colourful floats, costumes and festivities to the streets of Grootfontein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show, which dates back to 1911, has been part of the town\u2019s agricultural tradition for 115 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos: Grootfontein Show Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the confirmed FMD outbreak, veterinary authorities instructed livestock exhibitors to return their animals to their farms of origin, with permits being issued to facilitate the movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grootfontein Show Society said the remainder of the show would continue until Friday, while horse shows would also proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough all the cattle and small stock will have to go back to their farms of origin with immediate effect, the rest of the Grootfontein Show will continue until Friday 25 September,\u201d the society said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Janine Louw, organiser of the small-stock section, said the development was financially difficult for breeders who had prepared for the show and planned activities such as auctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said breeders had incurred costs for feed, veterinary services and other preparations, while the early departure was also disappointing for those who had looked forward to participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louw said veterinary officials arrived at the showgrounds during the day and informed exhibitors that the livestock had to leave the premises and return to their farms of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said exhibitors would still receive prizes where applicable before returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaspar G\u00fcnzel, chairperson of the cattle committee, said the show had started positively, with judging completed and a good atmosphere among exhibitors and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the news of the FMD outbreak came during the official opening, after which veterinary officials informed organisers that livestock-related activities had to be placed on hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\u00fcnzel said exhibitors would return to their farms the following morning after permits were issued, rather than being required to leave immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the decision was difficult for breeders who had looked forward to completing the show, but welcomed the veterinary measures and urged everyone to follow the protocols in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe take it positively. They are doing their work and I think that is the most important thing that needs to happen now,\u201d G\u00fcnzel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said Grootfontein\u2019s veterinary officials had assisted exhibitors by cancelling permits that had been issued for destinations such as Windhoek and issuing new permits for farms of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grootfontein Show Society encouraged the public to continue supporting the show, saying considerable effort had gone into organising the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the Windhoek Show will proceed as scheduled from 29 September to 3 October 2026 at the Windhoek Showgrounds. As a precaution following the FMD outbreak, the livestock section will not participate in this year\u2019s Windhoek Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All other activities, including trade exhibitions, the Just Fun Amusement Park, fireworks and public entertainment, will continue as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket sales remain open, with tickets already purchased remaining valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public has been encouraged to rely on updates published through the official Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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