Namibia: Livestock Restrictions Lifted in Some FMD Areas

11 November 2015

Due to the prevailing drought experienced particularly in northern Namibia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has announced the lifting of a ban on livestock movement in some areas affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

An official veterinary permit will enable farmers to move their animals freely within areas that were designated as infected. However, movement from the infected area to the containment area is prohibited, except for direct slaughter under official veterinary supervision.

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