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Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Namibia's Zambezi Region
Original: FMD outbreak confirmed in Zambezi Region Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has announced that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been detected on Kalala Island in the Kabe constituency of the Zambezi
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, through its Directorate of Veterinary Services, has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on Kalala Island in the Kabe constituency of the Zambezi Region. The announcement raises concerns for livestock farmers in the area, as FMD can spread rapidly among cattle and often triggers movement restrictions and trade implications for affected regions.
Why now: Livestock keepers and traders in the region are concerned about disease spread, movement controls and potential market losses following the official confirmation.
Namibia Ministry of AgricultureDirectorate of Veterinary ServicesKalala IslandKabe constituencyZambezi Region
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