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Namibia reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 60 years
Original: Namibia’s first FMD outbreak in 60 years triggers nationwide livestock movement ban
Namibia has recorded its first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in six decades, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide ban on livestock movement. The restrictions aim to contain the spread of the highly contagious disease, which threatens the country's cattle industry and beef exports. Farmers and agricultural groups are watching closely as officials assess the scale of the outbreak.
Why now: The sudden return of foot-and-mouth disease after 60 years threatens Namibia's livestock economy and export markets.
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- Namibia’s first FMD outbreak in 60 years triggers nationwide livestock movement ban · African Farming
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