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Foot-and-mouth disease suspends livestock sales in Namibia

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Foot-and-mouth disease has led to the cancellation of livestock auctions in Namibia, with organisers suspending operations. The disease was detected during routine surveillance at a commercial farm, acting minister Charles Mubita told the National Assembly, according to The Namibian.

Livestock auctions have been suspended in Namibia after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed at a commercial farm in the Karasburg veterinary district. Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Charles Mubita announced the detection in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

The government has banned the movement, trade and slaughter of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs nationwide, as well as their import and export. The measures led auction organisers to cancel sales after Chief Veterinary Officer Kenneth Shoombe announced the restrictions. Namibia is also stepping up its control of foot-and-mouth disease.

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  1. 22 OctNamibia allocates N$179 million to fight foot-and-mouth disease
  2. 19 OctBotswana steps up livestock vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease
  3. 13 OctNamibian councillor proposes foot-and-mouth disease plan for Omaheke
  4. 12 OctMariental festival drops animal shows over foot-and-mouth disease
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