President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is intensifying efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in //Kharas after 127 cases were confirmed on 15 farms. She was speaking during high level address on the foot and mouth disease outbreak today in Windhoek. She says that 29,313 animals have been inspected across 68 farms, with stronger movement controls, surveillance and a containment buffer zone now in place.Government will also strengthen border fencing and engage trading partners to limit disruptions to Namibia’s meat exports.The President has urged all livestock stakeholders to comply with veterinary measures to prevent further spread.
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