The foot-and-mouth disease restrictions on livestock movement continue to disrupt meat supplies, leaving some butcheries temporarily closed, while others struggle to keep their shelves stocked.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says it could soon ease FMD restrictions to address meat-related commodity shortages.
Restrictions on animal movement have affected abattoirs, auction markets, traders in livestock products, transport and logistics, and live exports.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani has commended private experts for their efforts to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
However, appointment letters were returned for clarification on the terms of voluntary service, duration, and liability before approval.
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has commenced with compulsory Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination in the ||Kharas Region's Karasburg state veterinary district.
The Karasburg veterinary district is the epicenter since its outbreak on a farm.
Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining livestock health and supporting efforts to combat Foot-And-Mouth Disease (FMD).
Feedmaster Technical Advisor Frank Kanguatjivi highlighted this during an interview with NBC News.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been confirmed at Kalala Island in Zambezi's Kabbe constituency, prompting an immediate suspension of livestock movement, trade and slaughter.
Meatco has highlighted that clarification by the European Union on temporary animal-health measures following Namibia's Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak will allow eligible consignments to reach their intended markets and help reduce the immediate commercial impact on the livestock value chain.
Four farmers' unions have joined forces to strengthen the country's fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), launching a collaborative leadership campaign and support fund aimed at safeguarding the livestock industry and protecting Namibia's export markets.
SADC countries are showing political will aimed at driving towards a unified cross-border strategy to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease.
Giving an update on the regional efforts in Gaborone recently, Lands and Agriculture Minister Edwin Dikoloti said SADC countries are advancing a collective approach.
The Directorate of Veterinary Services remains committed to a zero-tolerance approach to protect the country's foot-and-mouth disease-free status.
