Namibia's livestock industry could lose an estimated N$1,6 billion in revenue in the final quarter of 2026, if the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions continue.

Livestock vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) commenced on Monday in the Kabbe South Constituency of the Zambezi region.

This follows recent confirmation of FMD at Kalala Island in the same contiguity.

The ||Kharas Police Commander, Marius Katamila, has commended the region's farming community for their cooperation and adherence to Foot-and-Mouth Disease animal movement restrictions.

The restrictions were imposed following an outbreak of FMD at a farm in Karasburg district.

The livestock section at the Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show, which just opened its doors, has left areas that would normally be occupied by cattle and other animals largely empty.

Business Today's Hendrina Kanyolo reports on the situation on the ground during the first day of exhibitions.

Meat traders at Opuwo are slowly rebuilding after days of losses caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions that disrupted informal meat sales. 

While easing of controls has brought relief, vendors say recovery remains gradual in a trade many rely on for survival.

Restrictions imposed following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg Veterinary District have been partially lifted, allowing certain livestock slaughter activities and the movement and trade of specified processed animal products across Namibia.

The country is confronted with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) after being an FMD-free zone for nearly 60 years. 

Concentrated in the Karasburg farming district, the outbreak was detected at a farm in the area earlier this week. 

One of Namibia's biggest agricultural platforms, the Grootfontein Show, has continued without its traditional livestock exhibitions and auctions following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.