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RMAA Conference 2025

Our 31st Conference runs from 11 to 13 June. Registration for the  Conference is now open.

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2025 KZN FMD DMA
Movement Control Protocol

The Department of Argiculture, Land Reform, & Rural Development has released updated Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control measures for the KwaZulu-Natal disease management area (DMA).

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Registrations for the 2025 RMAA Conference are now open

The 31st RMAA Conference & Congress will be hosted on the 11th to 13th June 2025 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. Click the link below to book your seat today.

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January 2025 Newsletter

The latest newsletter has just been released. Click the link below to read the full newsletter.

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Animal Welfare at the Abattoir

We’re introducing a new 2.5 day course on animal welfare at the abattoir. It aims to promote knowledge on just and equitable standards of practice and legislation on animal welfare at abattoirs.

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Workshop on the Implementation of VPN59

The RMAA, on behalf of the RMIS & DALRRD will host a workshop on the implementation of VPN 59, including its addendums for the export of red meat from abattoirs and feedlots.

Follow the links below to register for either the Gauteng or Western Cape workshops.

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FMD - Important Notification for all Gauteng Livestock Auctioneers

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has released a foot and mouth disease update that concerns all Gauteng livestock auctioneers.

Click the link below to read the full notice on our website.

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RMAA November Newsletter

We’ve just released our November Newsletter. Visit the link below to read the full newsletter on our website.

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Annual Levy Increase - Nov 2024

Please be informed that, effective 1 November 2024, the levy on cattle, sheep, and goats slaughtered or exported live will increase.

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Welcome to the Red Meat Abattoir Association

We are an independent membership-based organisation, which was established in February 1991 with its primary aim being training at all abattoirs in South Africa.

We serve abattoir owners by providing specialised training and technical support.

2025 RMAA
Conference

Our 31st Conference runs from 11 to 13 June. Registration for the  Conference is now open.

Associated
Members

We help abattoirs owners secure high standards in safety & quality to benefit industry & consumer.

Industry
News

Visit our News page & stay up-to-date on current events & the latest news in the red meat industry.

Training/
Courses

We provide training to individuals looking to pursue a career in the red meat industry.

Support
Services

We ensure abattoirs comply with Food Safety in terms of HACCP if required by your customers.

Careers at
the RMAA

Looking for a career in the red meat industry? See the full list of available careers at the RMAA.

RMAA/AST Training

Red Meat Abattoir Association (RMAA) as Industry Representative provides training through Abattoir Skills Training, to abattoir staff and individuals who want to pursue a career in the red meat industry.

Red Meat Industry Structure

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We are an independent membership-based organisation, which was established in February 1991 with its primary aim being training at all abattoirs in South Africa.

We serve abattoir owners by providing specialised training and technical support.

Our Head Office .

318 The Hillside Building,
Room 305,
3rd Floor,
The Hillside Street,
Lynnwood,
Pretoria,
0081