The restrictions on the movement of livestock in six northern regions have been lifted.

The restrictions were imposed following an outbreak of the contagious lung sickness called bovine pleuro-pneumonia in February.

To date, the cattle mass vaccination campaign in all affected regions has been completed, with 94% coverage.

It is for this reason that the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has decided to lift the ban on the movement of livestock in those areas.

The authorities have, however, cautioned farmers and the general public to report any suspicious cases of lung sickness to the nearest state veterinary office.

The Kavango West and East, Ohangwena, Oshikoto as well as the Omusati and Kunene regions, were the most affected areas.