Regional collaboration needed to fight FMD in SA, Namibia, and Botswana
Ongoing communication and cooperation between South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana are critical to addressing challenges posed by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the region.
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Ongoing communication and cooperation between South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana are critical to addressing challenges posed by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the region.
The confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Namibia has resulted in the cancellation of the livestock category of the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show. The show is due to take place from 29 September to 3 October 2026.
Following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Karasburg State Veterinary District of Namibia, situated in the country’s FMD-free zone, the Namibia Agricultural Union has urged the Namibian government to declare a state of emergency.