FMD
Namibia Engagement Highlights Need for Separate Sheep and Cattle Import Protocols Amid FMD Concerns
Recent engagements between South African and Namibian livestock industry bodies have underscored the need for sheep and cattle to be managed under separate import protocols, recognising the significantly different foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk profiles associated with each species. Following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Namibia's[...]
Standing with South Africa’s livestock farmers: ISUZU launches FMD farmer solidarity drive
South Africa’s agricultural sector is facing one of its most difficult periods in recent years as the ongoing spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to place immense pressure on livestock farmers, rural economies and food production systems. For many cattle farmers, the impact extends far beyond livestock losses. It[...]
Minister Steenhuisen Government is footing the bill for FMD vaccination
As Foot and mouth disease remains a serious threat to the agricultural economy, the minister also called on stakeholders to exercise caution regarding misinformation circulating on social media and other platforms. “FMD is everyone’s responsibility. It is critical that farmers and stakeholders verify information before sharing it. Misinformation during[...]
FMD Namibia needs N$1,5 billion to safeguard its livestock sector
In light of the serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring South Africa, as well as indications that the disease has already spread across the border to Botswana, Namibia is doing everything in its power to prevent this devastating virus from entering its borders. Namibia will require an[...]
Update on foot-on-mouth disease cases in the Freestate province
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby informs the public and the entire farming community of twelve (12) new confirmed cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Frankfort (1), Edenville (1), Bothaville (1), Parys (4), Deneysville/Sasolburg (3). Tweeling (1) and Vrede (1). This brings the total number of confirmed[...]