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Namibia bans livestock movements after 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 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in six decades, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide ban on livestock movements. The measures aim to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus, which threatens the country's cattle herds and its beef export industry. Farmers and agricultural groups are watching closely as veterinary teams work to trace and control the outbreak.
Why now: The rare reappearance of a major livestock disease after 60 years raises immediate concerns for Namibia's farming sector and beef exports.
Namibiafoot-and-mouth diseaseNamibian livestock farmers
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- Namibia’s first FMD outbreak in 60 years triggers nationwide livestock movement ban · African Farming
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